The multi-award-winning Costa Navarino, in Greece, has appointed Azalea to spearhead its global golf and sports PR, and to support the destination in its enhanced guest offering.

Two-time Masters champion and Ryder Cup legend José María Olazábal was recently announced as the designer of two new golf courses at Navarino Hills, which will open for play in 2021.

The new Olazábal designs will take the Costa Navarino golf offering to an impressive four layouts, alongside The Dunes Course - designed by Bernhard Langer together with European Golf Design - and The Bay Course, created by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Jr.

Further developments at the destination will upgrade the sporting facilities, with an emphasis on tennis, alongside the opening of a unique, sustainable earth-sheltered clubhouse at The Bay Course, which will add further drive to Azalea's mission for worldwide recognition for the destination.

One of the world's most sustainable destinations, Costa Navarino is renowned for its pristine coastal location, breathtaking landscape, cultural heritage, luxury hospitality and real estate. A commitment to the highest standards of environmental and social responsibility exist throughout its operation, as well as a desire to promote the entire region of Messinia, while protecting and preserving both its natural beauty and heritage.

Luke Frary, Azalea account director, said: "This is a fabulous opportunity for us to communicate Costa Navarino across the marketing spectrum in order to heighten its status within European and global markets, and to spread the word about the unique proposition that the destination has to offer."

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ABOUT COSTA NAVARINO
Costa Navarino is the prime, sustainable destination in the Mediterranean, located in the Greek region of Messinia in the southwest Peloponnese. One of the most unspoiled and breathtaking seaside Mediterranean landscapes, this area has been shaped by 4,500 years of history.

Its philosophy is driven by a genuine desire to promote Messinia, while protecting and preserving its natural beauty and heritage. It will comprise a number of distinct sites featuring five-star deluxe hotels, luxury private residences, conference facilities, spa and thalassotherapy centres, signature golf courses, as well as a wide range of unique year-round activities for adults and children.

Navarino Dunes, the first area, is home to two luxury five-star hotels, The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, and The Westin Resort Costa Navarino; Navarino Residences, a collection of private properties; the signature golf course The Dunes Course, Anazoe Spa, a 4,000m2 spa and thalassotherapy centre; the state-of-the-art conference centre House of Events; specially designed facilities for children; as well as a variety of gastronomy venues, sports, outdoor and cultural activities. Navarino Bay, the second area, is home to the signature golf course, The Bay Course.

Navarino Hills with two 18-hole golf courses is currently under construction and there are two further sites underway.
High-resolution images of Costa Navarino may be downloaded from here.

For media enquiries please contact:
Valia Vanezi, senior communications manager
Tel: +30 210 949 0152
Email: vvanezi@temes.gr
TEMES S.A. - Developer of Costa Navarino
www.costanavarino.com