Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino, Pilos.

Tucked into the Peloponnese hillside, Mandarin Oriental’s first Greek outpost is a masterclass in discreet, earth-sheltered architecture. Designed by Tombazis & Associates and K-STUDIO, the resort’s 99 suites and villas are carved into the landscape, featuring planted roofs that blend seamlessly into the Mediterranean scrub. The aesthetic is contemporary and rooted, utilizing local stone and rattan to create airy, private sanctuaries—most of which come with their own pools and expansive views of Navarino Bay. Beyond the rooms, the property centers on a 25-meter indoor-outdoor pool and a spa that bridges Eastern rituals with local Greek flora. Dining ranges from wood-fired Levantine flavors to refined French brasserie fare, while the nearby Navarino Agora provides a village-style hub of open-air cinema and street food. It is a sophisticated, low-profile retreat that prioritizes ecological harmony over flash.