Among the most popular destinations for summer vacations has been, for years, the Greece. And if the best-known islands are Mykonos, Santorini and company, there are corners of the country that mass tourism has not yet touched and that, therefore, become the perfect destination (also) for jet set.
This is the case of Costa Navarino, in Messinia, in the southern part of the Peloponnese, where there is a huge but respectful resort, with its sustainability and the different solutions proposed for sleeping and eating. A resort chosen by Cristiano Ronaldo for his vacation and which, over the years, has hosted the rest of illustrious people from all over the world.
Not far from Italy, Costa Navarino owes its fame to its owner Vassilis Konstantakopoulos, capable of transforming what in the seventies was just a vacant lot, into an eco-chic resort facing Playa Voidokilia, previously chosen by the Times”one of the most beautiful beaches in the world“. You can reach that beach by bicycle, starting from Pylos and crossing an uncontaminated landscape of orange, olive and lemon trees.
The beauty of Costa Navarino is such that, over the years, it has welcomed celebrities from all over the world: before Ronaldo, the chef came here Heinz Beck, the Moroccan princess Lalla Salma and, above all, many Hollywood stars. Of Angelina Jolie, at that time with Bred Pitt and children, a Ethan Hawke, there were many VIPs who succumbed to the charm of this corner of Greece.
But what can you see in Costa Navarino? Beyond Voidokilia beach – a hidden bay with a perfect semicircle shape – with a short excursion it is possible to reach theIsla Elafonisos, which The Guardian believes is one of the ten islands in Greece with the most beautiful beaches. In the past it was connected to the mainland, but today it can only be reached by boat, leaving from Punta. And it's worth it: the waters are Caribbean, and its only 19 square kilometers make it easily explorable.
Obviously, in Costa Navarino the residences are also exclusive. You can choose to stay in The Romans, with its stunning views and infinity pool, or opt for the the westin, which is still luxurious but more familiar. The two solutions share the Agora in the middle, a square dominated by restaurants, cinemas, swimming pools and beaches. For an unforgettable holiday, in one of the most beautiful places in Europe.
