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Vardakou drives three hours from Athens to host these creative workshops exclusively for Mandarin Oriental guests.
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And its just one of the ways the hotel aims to connect visitors to the local culture.
There are no cruise ship tours marching through in the middle of the day like Santorini.
And while DJ-led events do happen, Myconian-style circuit parties arent the norm.
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In ancient Greek,agorameans an outdoor market where people gather.
The amenities that orbit your stay reflect Mandarins trusted brand of luxury hospitality.
But theres also a very unusual pizza omakase experience at Pizza Sapienza by Daniele Cason.
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(Expect an average nightly rate of around $2,000 a night.)
Theres also a W,The Romanos, and aWestinat the resort, and theyre all more accessibly priced.
Costa Navarino has swiftly raised its profile among golfers with its four 18-hole signature golf courses.
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Sports fanatics will find lots to love about Costa Navarino, home to world-class basketball and tennis facilities.
Theres anNBA Basketball Schoolthat caters to both kids and adults with all sorts of learning programs and camps.
(Apparently, homegrown ace Stefanos Tsitsipas regularly trains here, too.)
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Ask your guide to lead you to Kalamaris waterfall for a refreshing dipa reward for your efforts.
Youre in Greece, though, so you definitely want to spend a lot of time on the water.
The skipper can whisk you to Voidokilia, one of the more popular beaches in Navarino.
Hiking in forest
Its a pristine sandy beach shaped like a horseshoe.
But if you want evenmorehistory and culture, youll have to venture offsite.
Back in Navarino, theshoppingis surprisingly robust.
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Where to Eat
For a resort development, Costa Navarino has a sharp focus on top-tier dining.
(They all typically initiate seasonal pop-ups, too.)
In Navarino Agora, theresGuacana, a Peruvian bar.
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Off the resort, there are plenty more dining options to choose from.
A bit farther afield is the village of Marathopoli.
The unobstructed view of the water and the enormous menu of local wines complete the Greek vacation fantasy.
