Today I want to share my review of The Romanos on Costa Navarino in Greece with you. Read on to find out what I experienced at this luxurious beach resort on the Ionian Sea.
The Romanos, Costa Navarino
My trip to Greece revolved around the west coast of the Peloponnese peninsula in the southern part of the country’s mainland.
Out in Messinia, The Romanos, a Luxury Collection resort on Costa Navarino, invited me to experience the beauty of life on the sea and the luxurious rooms and amenities of The Romanos Ionian Exclusive service.
After an—admittedly long—four-hour drive from Athens, I discovered that the area has everything from wide sandy beaches to historic castles and delicious food. Which is pretty much all I need for a perfect summer trip to Europe.
The Romanos Resort on Costa Navarino
The Romanos resort was big enough to be its own self-contained village, complete with a range of restaurants, lots of boutiques, two golf courses, a huge swimming pool, and extensive grounds.
It was so big that I often relied on the golf cart service to pick me up and take me from my room to, say, the award-winning spa where I had an excellent “Melisseus, The Spirit of Honey” massage.
In the same way, my luxurious room was self-contained enough that I didn’t really need to leave. With room service for meals and my very own infinity pool, I could have never come out.
Costa Navarino
But there was more to do and see than just the resort, and The Romanos on Costa Navarino made sure I experienced the local area while I was in Greece.
One day I visited the nearby town of Pylos, with its 16th-century Ottoman Neokastro castle and pretty town square filled with wooden cafe tables.
Another day I went on a boat trip around Navarino Bay. I enjoyed views of rock cliffs with medieval castles and mysterious keyholes.
I also learned about the famous Battle of Navarino, in which the allied British, French, and Russians defeated the Ottomans and Egyptians in 1827, helping win the Greek War of Independence.
On my final night in Costa Navarino, the resort organized a trip to a cooking class in a traditional house on a hill overlooking the sea.
After attempting to make Greek hylopites noodles (as the world’s worst cook, I generously gave up my space at the counter to watch an amazing sunset), I enjoyed a feast of Greek cuisine and a lively post-dinner dancing lesson.
Beach at The Romanos
But despite all there was to do and see in Messinia, I admit that I still enjoyed spending as much time as I could on a sun lounger at the beach at The Romanos on Costa Navarino.
Because after all, that’s what a summer trip is all about. And Greece has amazing beaches.
The Romanos, Costa Navarino Review
At the end of my stay, I headed back to Athens and flew home to London. Summer in the UK capital isn’t as sun-kissed as its Greek counterpart, and I’m already longing to return to the Peloponnese. If I do, you can find me on the beach.
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Hi Julie, I love your post, I felt like I was there! Great pictures!!
Greetings from Malaga! See you soon!
Bo
Thanks Bo!
Sounds like a lovely trip 🙂 I also love Greece and hope to get back there soon – the food, beaches and people are all amazing!
Yeah! So much to love about Greece!
It’s reassuring to hear that Greece is still great travel destination, despite the recent crisis. I’ve never been but would love to visit — and, maybe, help boost the economy in a small way.
Yeah, it’s an amazing place to visit!
What I’ve heard from friends is that it’s totally fine to travel to Greece. You only have to make sure that you’ve enough cash on you (and be extra careful, because of the extra cash you’re carrying). The sunset photo is beautiful 🙂
That’s great that your friends have had good experiences!
It looks beautiful and I’m intrigued by the Spirit of Honey massage, did they use honey in this? I hope that people will continue to visit Greece, the economy really needs it
Suze
Yeah, the honey was really lovely!
Beautiful intro about Greece! As a dual American and Greek citizen, I’ve really appreciated some very positive media coverage on travel in Greece this week- including your piece here.
The Romanos resort looks beautiful! It seems like a wonderful blend of luxury & serenity, with great local touches. I love the Peloponnese, it’s a beautiful area of Greece and my father was born near Olympia.
Thanks Alex! It’s such a beautiful part of the world!
Greece is a real favourite of mine but this is somewhere new to me that looks really interesting. Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome!
What a lovely resort and the photo of the cooking class lady is one of my favorite photos you have ever taken!!!
Thanks so much!
Greece is wonderful and one fine day I make it over there. I sure hope tourists leave a lot of money over there and enjoy the country since it is so beautiful!
Yeah!
I love Greece and I remember lusting over your Instagram photos of the Romanos, but it is actually the photo of the kebabs that I love the most about this post! 😛 There is so much too love about Greece!
Thanks! Greek food is amazing!