Lifestyle | Travel Where? Nestled along the idyllic coastline of Costa Navarino, on the west coast of the Peloponnese peninsula, the Messinia region of Greece where the famous Battle of Navarino took place during the Greek War of Independence in 1827. Here, the Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino hotel overlooks Navarino Bay with its own private beach and faces onto the iconic Sfaktiria mountain islands. Arrive by a quick 45 minute ride from Kalamata airport, or fly into the more accessible Athens airport and enjoy a three-hour car transfer through the stunning scenery of the mountains.
Style Sitting on a beautiful hillside and spilling out onto the seafront, the hotel’s immaculate architecture blends seamlessly with nature, with grass-topped apartments and expertly curated landscaping (the olive trees are divine). The complex comprises of 99 suites and villas, with the villas boasting their own private pool to dip into first thing in the morning with your Greek coffee. Each room is decorated immaculately with the elegance you’d expect from the Mandarin Oriental with earthy, natural colours and large bay windows to soak in the views.
Food & drink Choose from seven onsite restaurants and bars each with a distinct offering of modern cuisine. Breakfast is served in the Oliviera, with its elevated panoramic views and an authentic Greek menu using local and sustainable produce. The Greek Eggs Florentine that are flavoured with spinach and feta is a must.
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