A few weeks ago, we discovered Messinia and the visionary Costa Navarino resort. Here’s a look back at an exceptional place.
The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, is the long-held dream of a visionary and passionate environmentalist, a man fervently in love with his native land and committed to making Costa Navarino in Messinia the new leading Mediterranean destination. His vision for Costa Navarino has been a bold, cutting-edge development of high-end accommodation and sustainable infrastructure, enabling guests from all over the world to explore the natural beauty, history and traditions of Messinia.
Set in a pristine environment of olive groves, native trees and flowers, on the shores of “The Dunes Beach”, the resort is the ideal starting point for exploring new authentic territories and experiencing a unique moment. The philosophy of The Romanos Resort is to combine typical Messenian architecture with the environment, protecting and preserving the natural beauty and heritage of a region with 4500 years of history. During its construction, 6,500 olive, 2,000 lemon and other trees were preserved through an extensive replanting program on the site. In addition, 24,000 olive, lemon and other trees were transplanted and around 6,000 new native trees and 200,000 endemic shrubs were planted.
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The Romanos Resort received an outstanding architectural award for “Best Suite, Interior Design of the Year” for the Villa Royale Koroni in the European Hotel Design Awards 2010, as well as numerous accolades from media and institutions such as Condé Nast Traveller, Travel+Leisure, The Sunday Times, CNN’s travel site and National Geographic Traveler magazine. The 321 rooms, suites and villas boast contemporary decor in refined tones of white, cream and blue, in lush cotton and linen materials, accompanied by dark wood panelling and modern art paintings. All rooms offer guests unobstructed views of the crystal-clear waters of the Ionian Sea, the resort or the rugged landscape of the golf course littered with olive groves and local flora.
Guests have the opportunity to enjoy authentic culinary flavors with local recipes and products, as well as locally produced wine from Navarino Vineyards. The Romanos Resort also offers innovative catering, with the introduction of the unique Omega concept; dishes are based on the Omega Diet and the appropriate balance of Omega 3 and Omega 6 to boost the body’s defenses against disease, thus helping to maintain a healthy weight. The options
are numerous and the range of flavors varies from local cuisine to Mediterranean, international, Lebanese or pan-Asian culinary experiences. The Anax lounge, with its captivating sunset views, is idyllic for enjoying one of Luxury Collection’s signature cocktails before your dinner, while the Eleon restaurant and its barbecue invite guests to enjoy freshly caught fish in their favorite way.
The 4000m2 Spa Anazoe is the ideal environment to rejuvenate and relax by exploring a complete range of signature treatments based on the harmonious combination of ancestral know-how and modern science, combining all the benefits of oleotherapie®, discovered in Nestor’s Palace and dating back to the Homeric period. Pamper yourself and stimulate your body in one of the spa’s thalassotherapy facilities and pools, in indoor or outdoor treatment areas, and through a wide range of treatments and therapies such as ice grottos, mist showers and herbal saunas. Spa Anazoe uses natural and revitalizing local ingredients such as herbs and olive oil.
The daily experience is enriched by a series of authentic activities designed to reveal Messenian beauty, history and culture in an enjoyable and unforgettable way; philosophical hikes, olive harvesting and grape picking, local cooking lessons, mosaic art, are just some of the tempting offerings at The Romanos Resort. Guests can also enrich their exploration by visiting nearby cultural sites such as the Sacred Tombs, Nestor’s Palace, Voidokilia beach, Gialova lagoon, Polilimnio waterfalls, the famous Bay of Navarin and Fanari, as well as the Temple of Apollo Epicurus or the archaeological site of Olympia and Mystras, all part of UNESCO’s World Heritage.
The Romanos Resort is the perfect place to explore authentic traditions and discover a whole new culture.
For more information: www.costanavarino.com
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