The best golf courses in Greece

The Dunes Course at Costa Navarino, designed by Bernhard Langer in association with European Golf Design, is Greece’s first signature golf course. Opened in 2010, this par-71 track features generous fairways, testing bunkering, undulating greens, and stunning views of sea, mountains, and rivers, set across a beautiful undulating landscape within a luxury resort.

The International Olympic Academy Golf Course at Costa Navarino is a contemporary championship layout designed by José María Olazábal. Opened in 2022, it sits atop Navarino Hills with breathtaking views of the Ionian Sea and Messinian countryside, featuring 18 holes that challenge all skill levels with striking bunkering, elevation changes, natural integration, and fast greens. The course combines athletic heritage with Greek natural beauty.

The Bay Course at Costa Navarino, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and opened in 2011, is a seaside 18-hole layout offering scenic views of Navarino Bay and the surrounding landscape. Blending coastal, canyon, and grove environments, the par-71 course showcases memorable holes along the water and through olive groves, making it one of Greece’s premier resort golf experiences.

Porto Carras Golf Club’s Olive Grove course, originally designed by Geoff Cornish and Bill Robinson in 1974 and expanded in 2002, is one of Greece’s most scenic layouts. Set on the Sithonia peninsula among stone pines, olive trees, and bordered by the Aegean Sea, this parkland course features paspalum grass, undulating fairways, and striking views of the coastline and Domaine vineyards.

The Hills Course at Costa Navarino, designed by José María Olazábal and opened in 2022, is set among rolling hills above the Ionian coastline in Messinia. Playing over 6800 yards, it offers golfers narrow, undulating fairways, smaller greens, and panoramic views. Shared facilities with the renowned International Olympic Academy course ensure first-class amenities.

Corfu Golf & Country Club, designed by the acclaimed Swiss architect Donald Harradine in 1971, is nestled in the lush Ropa Valley. The 18-hole par 72 course harmoniously integrates natural streams, ponds, and mature tree groves, offering a scenic and strategic parkland experience suitable for all skill levels. Open year-round, the course is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere and mild climate.

The Crete Golf Club, designed by Bob Hunt in 2003, is the only 18-hole golf course on Crete. Completely renovated in 2015, the course features modern facilities, beautiful Mediterranean scenery, and a strategic layout that blends naturally with the landscape. Located near Heraklion, the club is popular for its challenging design and year-round playability.

Glyfada Golf Club of Athens is Greece’s historic 18-hole course, designed in 1962 by Donald Harradine, with later renovations by Robert Trent Jones Sr.. The parkland-style course offers undulating terrain, pine-lined fairways, and small well-protected greens, challenging golfers of all skill levels. Glyfada is tightly routed and set near the seaside in Athens.

Afandou Golf Club, designed by Donald Harradine in 1973, is the only golf course on Rhodes. This 18-hole, par-73 seaside course offers golfers scenic views along Afandou Beach, undulating fairways, and a variety of challenges. Praised for its friendly environment and welcoming approach, Afandou is accessible year-round and caters to all skill levels in a relaxed setting.