As most readers know, Greece has been overrun with tourists this summer, so if you’re looking for somewhere less traveled, but with miles of pristine beaches, might we suggest Costa Navarino.

Developers have been busy building four new resorts plus golf courses, shopping, dining and spas, all only about a three-hour drive from Athens.

Multi-resort and residence development in Costa Navarino includes The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, a W and a Westin.

Set on the beachfront along the Ionian Sea in  Navarino Bay, the new W hotel 
offers unparalleled views and private villas with their own pools.
The Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino, sits on a hill with rooms and suites carved into the hillside.
As you’d expect, none of this comes cheap. Therooms at The Romanos start at $385  but jump to $770 in the summer high season.
At the ultra-private Mandarin Oriental, located on Navarino Bay, low-season rates for suites start at $1,115.
Enjoy coastal Greece without the crowds.