Costa Navarino in Greece Tops Leading Courses’ Rankings as Europe’s Best Golf Resort for 2025

Published on March 16, 2025

Leading Courses has revealed the ninth edition of its “Europe’s Best Golf Resorts” ranking, with Costa Navarino in Greece claiming the number one spot.

The ranking is determined by traveller feedback, with the scores split equally between ratings from leadingcourses.com and hotel and resort reviews from Booking.com. Resorts not featured on Booking.com are excluded from consideration, regardless of their prestige.

Extra points are given to resorts that feature multiple golf courses, as more holes enhance the overall golfing experience. In cases of a tie, the golf course rating is used to break the deadlock. If there’s still no distinction, the tied positions are shared. For many golf enthusiasts, a resort with multiple courses is a significant draw, offering the convenience and luxury of enjoying different courses without leaving the property.

Here are the top 10 golf resorts in Europe for 2025, according to Leading Courses:

1. Costa Navarino, Greece – 9.51
2. Finca Cortesín Golf Club, Spain – 9.49
3. Trump Turnberry Resort, Scotland – 9.48
4. The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland – 9.37
5. Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort, France – 9.28
6. Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg, Scotland – 9.24
7. Gloria Golf Club, Turkey – 9.23
8. Praia d’El Rey Golf & Beach Resort / West Cliffs, Portugal – 9.18
9. The Montgomerie Maxx Royal, Turkey – 9.14
10. Ombria Algarve, Portugal – 9.14

Costa Navarino: A Golf Lover’s Paradise

Nestled in Messinia, in the southwest region of Greece’s Peloponnese, Costa Navarino is surrounded by “some of the most pristine and stunning scenery in the Mediterranean,” according to Leading Courses.

In addition to boasting four world-class 18-hole golf courses – The Dunes Course, The Bay Course, International Olympic Academy Golf Course, and The Hills Course – Costa Navarino provides a selection of luxurious accommodations, ensuring a perfect blend of sport and relaxation for its visitors.