Is Messinia in the Peloponnese in the south west of mainland Greece. This region is less well known is the history of culture full of important archaeological sites and rich in colorful, traditional villages and towns. It has a wealth of outstanding natural beauty and some of the best beaches in Greece. Messinia has recently become an important area for new golf developments. In fact, it is the largest golf resorts throughout the Balkans andMediterranean Sea. Particular attention is being focused in the areas Finikounda, Methoni and Pylos.
Petros Doukas, Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance and Dimitris Avramopoulos, Minister of Tourism are trying to see more golf opportunities in Greece. Messinia is one of the largest regions to benefit from these plans. Interest in Messinia has greatly increased because the government is actively encouraging investment here with new laws in order to stimulate local revenue.Government studies have shown that more than 200,000 visitors to Greece annually potential golf tourists.
Private investors also have my big plot of land in Messinia and have been building holiday units. It is estimated that there will be accommodated in the next 3 years Finikounda alone more than 2000 tourists. The tourists are also of a new thalassotherapy center benefit (seawater treatments) that will soon be completed. It is therefore easy to understand, the currentInterest in the development of this high-end attraction in one of the most attractive climates in the world.
The Tourism Company of Messinia (TEMES) is the construction of a modern luxury resort in the Bay of Navarino. Troon Golf, the world's leading high-end golf development, marketing and management company will manage both the championship and standard courses. The golf courses themselves will be designed by Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course Inc based in CaliforniaArchitects.
Currently, it takes about 3.5 hours to drive the new golf resorts in Athens, but this time it will be to reduce to under 3 hours, the new road so far. In line with government guidelines for a 'Good Road Plan' a new motorway is under construction by Tropoli to Kalamata and is almost complete. Another new main route between Kalamata and Methoni further opening up the area planned.
Country Club Resort - Pylos
The resort isLocation just north of Pylos on Gialova and 40 km away from Kalamata. The resort is situated in 148 acres of land with rolling hills, spectacular views of the historic Navarino Bay and is located right beside the new marina.
The architects have the facility to ensure that it is not obtrusive, the landscape and developed in line with the traditional style of the region. The development consists of 2 luxury hotels and villas. It will be a championship golf course,several swimming pools and terraces, surrounded by gardens with numerous ways to the beach.
The total capacity of this plant are 2400 beds for tourists. The complex will be a conference center which will accommodate 1,200 delegates. It is also, and environmental and development center.
The Family Beach Resort - Romanos
The facility will not be located 50km from Kalamata airport on the beautiful beach of Romanos andhave a fabulous view of the Ionian Sea. The property covers 141 hectares of land on a gently sloping plateau. The resort will feature a host of family accommodation around the village with restaurants, taverns and shops. This complex offers an 18-hole championship golf course, numerous swimming pools, a tennis club and an exclusive thalassotherapy center over looking the sea. For children there is a kids club, mini-golf and a gymnasium.
This project hadhas been going on in the last twenty years. In total, some 1.2 million m2 of land were recorded from 1300 deeds of the individual owners. Already two of the largest privately owned dams were built to the water for two golf courses. Building permits and documents were filed with the Town Planning Department. The approximate area of the building is approximately 100,000 m2. Understandably, the paperwork for this project has been a mammoth task in itself. AchillesConstantakopoulos, said the managing director of TEMES, that is until 2015, Greece Navarino be leading golf destination. There will be removed seven courses within half an hour's drive from each other.
The Pylos (Gialova) and Romano's resort will be completed in accordance with the plans until the spring of 2008. It is the biggest hotel complex in the Balkans and the Mediterranean. The investment for phase one is € 180,000,000 and at least 3 separate hotel units, 1 a.m.-2 p.m. at Pylos in Romanos. TheChain Management will know well by an international chain.