Costa Navarino and Messinia
Resorts with golf courses, spas and conference facilities on the south-west coast, near Pylos and Kalamata.
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Incentives and corporate events in the Peloponnese
Peloponnese
A place of unexplored beauty and hidden treasures.
Peloponnese DMC
Off the beaten path, close to Athens
Incentives and corporate events in the Peloponnese take groups off the beaten path without taking them far from Athens. The peninsula holds some of Greece's great ancient sites, from Olympia to Epidaurus, along with Venetian fortresses, olive groves and a coastline of quiet bays. At its south-western tip, the Costa Navarino resorts offer golf, spa and large meeting spaces. One Event designs programmes that move easily between history, food and the sea, and handles every transfer, venue and detail along the way.
Best for
- Resort-based incentives with golf, spa and beach in one place
- Company meetings and retreats in resort conference centres
- Culture-led programmes built around ancient sites and fortress towns
- Active team building, from sea kayaking to hiking and cycling
Signature experiences
- Ancient Olympia. A race on the original stadium track where the Games began.
- Epidaurus. The ancient theatre famous for its perfect acoustics.
- Nafplio evening. Dinner in the first capital of modern Greece, below its hilltop fortress.
- Olive oil tasting. A visit to a family grove near Kalamata.
- Navarino Bay by boat. Sailing past fortresses and sheltered coves.
Where to base your group
Nafplio and the Argolid
A Venetian harbour town about two hours from Athens, close to Epidaurus and Mycenae, with boutique hotels and seafront dining.
Olympia and the west
The birthplace of the Olympic Games, ideal for a day of history and friendly competition.
Venues include resort hotels with conference centres, boutique hotels in historic towns, wineries and olive estates, beach venues and heritage sites, subject to permits.
Sample programme: 3 days in the Peloponnese
- Day 1Arrive in Athens or Kalamata, transfer to your resort, welcome dinner by the sea.
- Day 2Morning meeting, afternoon excursion to Ancient Olympia with a race on the original track, dinner with local wines.
- Day 3Boat trip around Navarino Bay, olive oil tasting, farewell gala dinner at the resort.
Practical information
- Getting there
- Athens International Airport for most groups, or Kalamata airport (KLX) for seasonal direct flights. Nafplio is about two hours by road from Athens.
- Best season
- April to October; spring and autumn suit active and cultural programmes best.
- Group sizes
- From small executive groups to several hundred guests at the larger resorts.
- Good to know
- Euro currency, English widely spoken; road transfers are part of the experience, so we plan scenic stops.
Highlights
Mythical
a place of unexplored beauty and hidden treasures
Gastronomic
home of the world famous Kalamata olives
Historic
major ancient sites and attractions
Mesmerizing
landscapes that take your breath away
Adventurous
a paradise for thrill seekers with plethora of options