Masseria San Giovanni is located in the heart of Apulia, into the immense expanses of ancient olive trees of the Itria Valley, very close to the Regional Parc of Dune Costiere and to the Adriatic beaches of Savelletri and Torre Canne.

It has been built in the second half of the nineteenth century with the name of Ottava Piccola, it is an example of a typical fortified Masseria. That one at Masseria San Giovanni is an unforgettable, totalizing, sheer experience.

Absorbed from the enchanting Salento landscape, in the middle of the secular olive trees, orangeries, vegetable gardens and luxuriant rosemary shrubs, it stands out with its pure and attractive volumes in the deep light of the Apulian sun.

The architectural plant dated 1600, which represents the typical features of the fortified farms, has been restored totally respecting the materials and the original details, to valorise a construction unique in the world which includes even a small church of the 700 titled to the “Madonna della Madia”.

The cosy atmosphere reinterprets the elapsed multiple functions, as the agricultural one, in a contemporary lifestyle, to become place of wellness: the powerful nature turns into an antidote to the citizen stress, the cuisine based on vegetable garden products is genuine and delicious.

The environment is accomplice, charming and full of hospitality sense, symbol of borderline between orient and occident, Masseria San Giovanni is a multisensorial route in which cinema, art and design meet, it becomes a favorite destination for people who wants to live an authentic and elegant holiday like the intensity of a deep quiet.

The interiors are welcoming and cared in all details, furnished with simple elegance to give to every single room its own originality, under the ancient tunnel vault, brought back to the light to enjoy the magic of the honey-coloured tuff coming from Lecce, where pieces of design and fine textile details come alive.

A swimming pool perfectly incorporated into the landscape, invites guests to luxuriate in the garden, accompanying them in a deep path of reconnection with nature.

Located in “Montalbano di Fasano”, where the “Contrada Ottava” is, Masseria San Giovanni is part of the via Traiana, the old roman route which connected Rome to Apulia. In days gone by, Masseria Ottava Piccola and Masseria Ottava Grande were part of the same property of the Italian ecclesiastical assets of Monopoly city.

Around the XV century, these Masserias have been given as trade-in to Nicola Indelli, representative of a noble family from Monopoli in exchange for lands situated by the Canale di Pirro area.  The lands of Ottava Grande have been passed down from generation to generation, following the male descent of the Indelli family.

It was around the middle of the XVII century, with the two Francesco Indelli’s sons Antonio e Giuseppe, when the property has been shared: the first one received the Masseria with the tower and some lands, the other one received lands where he built a Masseria which was named Ottava Piccola.

Nowadays the Masseria, which is again part of the Curia property, is a complex which has been recently restored, keeps its own authenticity, with an ancient oil mill where there is still the millstone, the presses and the tanks to collect the olive oil.

The Masseria holds a small church of the early 700s, a nice citrus grove, a farmyard where there are seven barns, the place of shelter of the livestock, there are secular olive trees all around.

All of it, is not so far from the Montalbano Dolmen and from the wonderful landslides and ravines of karst origin (erosive furrows not so deep created from the runoff of the water, today are very important ecologic paths for the survival of a lot of animals species). The Traiana route, where the Masseria is located, is part of the Adriatic bike lane, itinerary n.6 of BicItalia.

ROOMS
The rooms are located inside the central body of the Masseria, in the farmyard and where the external court was, which overlooks the beautiful citrus grove. There are three types of rooms available to guests: Double Classic rooms, the Deluxe room and the Junior Suites with a private terrace and Jacuzzi.

The furnishings combine the Apulian tradition with a contemporary design. Each room, all of them renovated, has got a double bed and some of them two single beds, air conditioning, safe, tv, bathroom, window.

DINING
At the Masseria we fall in love with the products, we believe in the search for local specialties, in the kilometer zero and in following the seasons with the fruits of the earth. We are working to have in 2020 a vast assortment of excellences of typical local products to be tasted within the ancient mill.

EVENTS
Every event, at the Masseria San Giovanni, has an unforgettable emotional imprint thanks to the magical atmosphere that pervades all spaces. A dream wedding in a unique place. To realize a special and exclusive reception or wedding, the Masseria San Giovanni can satisfy your every need.

A catering service of the highest level will make every event unforgettable and incomparable, an organizational staff attentive to the needs and desires of the client will ensure that everything is easier and smoother.

ACTIVITIES
The staff of Masseria San Giovanni will do all the best to make perfect your stay. They will organise tours, events, restaurant reservations, chauffeur and taxi. They will be able to advise you about the best activities and attractions in the area to make your stay unique and unforgettable.

BOAT EXCURSION
The Apulian coastal landscape offers coves and beaches with very fine sand, overlooking the clear and transparent sea. Just sailing you can live and discover uncontaminated corners. The boat trip makes possible the discovery of this suggestive places in the different moments of the day.

HORSE RIDE
Cross country activities, obstacle course, dressage. The little ones can become familiar with the environment thanks to the pony school. The environment with its fantastic scenarios will be the setting for both saddle and carriage rides.

BIKE TOUR
Bike excursions all over the area to discover the landscape, the history and the typical Apulian food and wine. Big groups or families can follow the tourist cycle itineraries which shows in the best way the history, the farms and the points of greatest interest.

Bike tours take place at slow pace and allow participation to anyone who wants to discover the real essence of Apulia by bike.

WINE TOUR
Significant experience for wine enthusiasts, from the neophyte to the expert…. The offer consists of wine tasting presented from experts who will explain and relates about the different stages of the wine-making production: from the importance of the territory to the technics of production and refining, from the harvesting of grapes and the aging in barrel to the bottling.

Rooms: 5

Price: from 207 EUR per night

Source: www.masseriasangiovanni.it

Located between the countryside and the sea, the Masseria Borgo San Marco in Fasano is an enchanting fortified village, situated amidst 160 acres of ancient olive trees.

Here you can relax if you’re looking for an estate in Puglia near the sea or if you’d like to breath the authenticity of a region rich in culture, tradition and good food, in a relaxing setting, where red of the terrain gives way to the green of the olive trees.

This is good too: join us in this authentic Puglian estate, called a “masseria” in Italian. Near the sea, amidst this masterpiece of red land and green olive trees, come and experience the great culture and rich culinary traditions of the region or simply sit back and relax.

Borgo San Marco is situated in between Fasano and Ostuni, 4 km from the Adriatic Sea, right around the corner from the Valle d’Itria, the quintessential Salento. Thirteen thousand olive trees line the white fortified walls of the Masseria in Fasano framing the gorgeous swimming pool, while stately carob trees one finds interspersed like ancient sculptures of nature.

Puglia is a journey, an experience that awakens wonder because few others are the land where beauty moves in procession with religious feasts of saints and madonnas.

In Puglia, masserias are like maidens in white dresses, singing songs of love for the Sun. The historical centers in Fasano and surrounding areas are like sugar nuggets filled with the sweetness of Barocco.

Come to a place where colors are like ingredients to create with, like a good bread where the sunshine is the leavening that makes everything build, grow and glow. Come to a place where monumental olive trees endured centuries as inspiration to kings and popes.

Come to a place where the sky is defied by the bold Romanesque-Puglian cathedrals, instead where deep in the limestone the darkness calls out thousands of brilliant, ancient frescoes of the extraordinary Medieval stone.

Puglia carries the magic of the stone, the wind, the sea, and the salt in the air. These are the invisible roads to seek out, to smell, because following these paths the magic, the surprise, the awe, will take form, becoming substance for the eyes and poetry to the rest of the senses.

Situated between Fasano and Ostuni, in a forest of ancient olive trees which in and of themselves already make the trip worthwhile, Borgo San Marco is a masseria in Puglia near the sea, authentic, fascinating and rich in culture, at the end of a dusty road that slithers like a snake on the ‘chianca’ stones and red earth, like the countless sunrises that so quickly light up the Adriatic.

A MILLENARY HISTORIC HOUSE
Borgo San Marco is situated south of Bari, towards Brindisi. It is enclosed by an enormous set of olive trees, which themselves are worth visiting. Borgo San Marco is a charming, authentic and culturally rich Masseria that faces the Adriatic Sea, which can be reached by following a snake shaped red gravel path.

All around the masseria is a stone wall, that casts our thoughts to one of Tommaso Fiore’s most famous texts: “.. How did these people dig and align all this stone. I believe that this must have frightened a population of giants. This is the stoniest Murgia; to remodel it to make balconies (…) it wouldn’t need anything less than the labour of a population of ants…”

White, bold, ancient, very ancient walls, that encounters history from the XII century when the architecture was born around a settlement of the Byzantine monks, a location for defence for Malta’s Knights in the fifteenth century, and a “masseria” from the eighteenth century as it is today.

Once you arrive, take a moment and stop in the courtyard and observe everything around you. You’ll see how the pastel colours of the Borgo, always bright and full of life, will narrate the love that the historical Amati family has been developing for this place since the XVIII century, from generation to generation.

OUTSIDE SPACES
Ancient, very ancient bold white walls which challenge the compass rose of the 12th century when the architecture was born around a settlement of Byzantine monks which became, in the 18th century, the Knights of San Giovanni’s defense base and later, in 700 A.D., the farmhouse estate with swimming pool as it is today.

INTERIOR
Mr. Alessandro Amati, together with his wife Mrs. Virginia, decided to restore the Masseria 15 years ago, preserving the atmosphere and the appeal of the past, creating an elegant, sustainably-minded and traditional country house, where you can find the beauty of the colours and the lights of the surrounding countryside.

Eighteen suites simply but stylishly furnished, respecting Apulian traditions. Each suite with its own view, its own light and, each one, with a different game of “chiaroscuro” which livens up the fantasy of a very rural take where, undisputed protagonist are centenary, even thousand-years old olive trees and ancient carob trees.

It is among those “patriarchs” that Mr. Alessandro will guide you into his estate, just like a modern Omero he will tell you moving stories about 13000 trees.

And, just like in the Odyssey, your journey in Borgo San Marco will take you to different places: a pool, an elegant Mediterranean garden, a citrus grove among ancient pillars, a little church with frescoes dating back to the XVIII century, a terrace where you could sip local, fresh and home-made drinks, a coffee-reading room in the ancient oil-mill with the stone oil press and a traditional restaurant with excellent, refined yet rustic food.

Last but not least, the little movie room reveals Mr. Amati’s strong passion for acting. Actors and directors meet the guests of the Borgo to tell them about tourists and travellers going through magical Apulia to live enchanting stories about timeless olive trees and dancing between Valle d’ Itria and the Mediterranean sea.

THE PAINTED WONDERS OF BORGO SAN MARCO
New discovers emerged in the cave church of the masseria. In the cave church at the rear of Borgo San Marco (owned by Dr. Alessandro Amati and recently restored by Mrs Nori Meo Evoli) important and beautiful frescos, never seen before, were discovered.

The images of the Saints and medieval writings have been hidden for years, perhaps centuries, underneath a whitewash and plaster blanket. The information that our recent discovery has uncovered are extremely interesting.

A painted epigraph, recently discovered by academics, has reappeared to the side of Christ Pantocrator thrilled in the apse of the crypt, who blesses by raising an arm, in the middle of the Saints Medici Cosma and Damiano (after whom, the little carved temple was named after). On the right of Jesus on the throne, the text states: “MEME TO D(OMI)NE / FAMULA TUA/ DESPINA” (i.e. “Remember, Almighty God, your truly devoted Despina”).

Therefore, the person who dedicated and purchased the complex was a woman named Despina, who was wealthy enought to commission an extraordinary set of painted frescos (XII- XII cent.).

A “female purchaser” was unusual at the time and therefore points out the high economic power which belongs to this woman: something very unusual due to the role of the male as the primary authority figure, that was central to that kind of social organization (late middle Ages).

On the southern wall of the cave church of San Marco, other images were discovered (even if the lower part has been lost): there is a bearded saint Bishop with a crosier and a prelate headcloth and a female figure (perhaps coming from the East) with a gold diadem on her head and wrapped in a drapery.

You can clearly see the letters “NO” and “PE”: it is therefore supposed that they might be Saint Norbert (a saint coming from middle-northern Europe) and Saint Pelagia (coming from the middle east).

If this is the case, once again the nearby territory preserved traces of an Eastern and Western Christianity mixed together, as the Christian faith was united into the same Creed, in the same holy temple. There is still more…

In the same cave church, another text has been found: it’s a Greek name, Στέφανος, (STEFANOS) which clearly hints at Saint Stephen ‘s cult.

The rest of the fresco (placed to Saint Norbert’s left) has now re-emerged: the protomartyr of Christianity is kneeling while he’s stoned to death by a number of people, who are depicted while throwing stones at him.
Due to the conditions of the fresco, the condition is not great, but Saint Stephen’s figure is almost clear. Finally, this last Saint is strictly linked to the other two figures of Saints (the Saints Doctors, Cosmo and Damian) because he had a reputation as a healer of the sick too and is mentioned in many intercessory prayers in Byzantium.

SUPERIOR SUITES
Extremely comfortable and spacious suites, measuring up to 70 square meters, located inside of the walls of the masseria that, combine elegance and tradition ; located in the main tower, and ground floor.

Each suite has a jacuzzi or private terrace /garden overlooking the countryside of Fasano, with a view of the sea of Savelletri visible as far as the town of Ostuni, 24 km from Borgo san Marco.

JUNIOR SUITE DEPENDANCE
Comfortable renovated suites, not far from the main farmhouse (200 mt) equipped with every possible amenity (patio, private terrace, outdoor shower, refrigerator, tea or coffee machine), immersed in the relaxing green of the plains of centuries old olive trees, the ideal refuge for those seeking peace and quiet.

DOUBLE ROOM
Our double rooms, equipped with every possible amenity and embellished with stone arches, are elegantly furnished and renovated retaining the authenticity of the existing architecture. Come and discover one of the most beautiful farmhouses in Apulia, book a room for your stay with a view over the countryside of Fasano and the sea of Savelletri.

DINING
Our restaurant offers a journey through taste inviting you to discover traditional Apulian dishes. “Déspina”was the name of a wealthy heiress who lived in Fasano and its surrounding area in the 12th and 13 th century. She commissioned the rarely seen frescoes in our cave sites.

“Déspina” has become an icon of history, tradition and emancipation for us, elements that we like to enliven in our dishes, a sort of heritage to be handed down from one generation to the next.

Our Apulian specialities, from breakfast to dinner recall ancient traditions combined with the warmth and skill of our creative kitchen staff. During your stay at Borgo San Marco you will be able to taste typical recipes from the Apulian culinary tradition of meat and fish dishes, seasoned with our precious extra virgin olive oil.

Many of the typical Apulian products we use are of our very own or locally produced, always of high quality. You can choose between lunch outdoors, served under a large pergola, or in the comfortable indoor dining room, with our Snack Menù formula.

At dinner, Apulian specialities by our chef Giordano are served in the restaurant (150 sq m), in the dining room or in our magical 500 sq m outdoor courtyard. At Borgo San Marco, it is always possible to have dinner with guests in an intimate, magical and private atmosphere.

THE BREAKFAST
“The best breakfast is a beautiful smile in the morning” for breakfast, our buffet offers a selection of handmade Apulian fine foods including biscuits, cakes and homemade tarts as well as hot and cold drinks. Healthy breakfast goers will find fresh seasonal fruit, homemade jams, eggs, cheeses, cold meats and typical local products.

WEDDINGS IN SALENTO
When elegance and simplicity meet the uniqueness of the centuries old olive trees and the beauty of the Apulian stone of Masseria Relais Borgo San Marco, it is easy to imagine your self sitting at a table, in candlelight, under the stars or intoxicated by the warm rays of the sun, immersed in the magic of an incomparable, idyllic scene. Come and experience your own Apulian grandeur book your exclusive event.

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 
The cultivation of olive trees and the production of extra virgin olive oil goes back 5 centuries and is linked to the birth of the Amati family .

At the end of the 1980s, during the renovation of the ancient Abbey of S. Angelo de Graecis (near the borgo), a small olive oil museum was built in the 15 th century oil mill, recounting the story of olive oil by means of machinery dating from the 1500’s to the early 1900’s.

Borgo San Marco’s extra virgin olive oil is obtained from the cold pressing of olives from our estate. The olives are harvested by hand, while the milling is carried out within 48 hours of their harvest.

Our production follow strict specification to classify the product as a high grade, fine extra virgin olive oil. It is the result of a blend of cultivars: frantoiane, picholine and coratine. The result is fruity, has an aftertaste of bitter and sweet almonds and is suitable for all uses in the kitchen.

THE SWIMMING POOL 
For your holiday, choose our “agriturismo” (farmhouse) in Fasano with swimming pool and imagine that you are stopping time : a small natural paradise affording you peace and privacy. No chaos, no deadlines to meet, no stress. Just the warm sun, by the pool, with a cold drink and the smell of rosemary wafting through the air.

A backdrop of dry stone walls, accented with colors of the Mediterranean seaweed, forms the backdrop of our large in ground pool. The sand colored coating replicates the crystal clear sea, creating a natural scenic effect with rounded shapes and progressive depth.

The result is a pool with a sea view perfectly in tune with the surrounding landscape. A glimpse of blue in the green of centuries old olive trees that melts into nature, drawing a corner of beauty, wellbeing and comfort.

Choose pure relaxation in Masseria a Fasano: you can dedicate yourself to reading by choosing one of the many books available in our library, rediscover physical and mental well being thanks to the properties of water, and abandon yourself to the warmth of the sun under the hospitality of our staff.

THE SPA
Borgo Aquae is our wellness centre equipped with a massages-room, an indoor pool with jacuzzi and lounge area in the middle of our ancient lemon grove. Perfectly integrated in the rustic setting, the effect is that of being in harmony with the water, the sounds and the music coming from Nature.

Our masseuse proposes specific treatments, such as the Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Reflexogenic Massage, Energetic Massage, Firming Massage and Decontracturing Massage.

SPORT
The beauty of the Apulian terrain cannot be forgotten if you experience it at 360 degrees also through sport on the Masseria and in the surrounding area .

If you love active holidays, you can use our beach tennis and beach volleyball court, go running, work out in our outdoor gym, go horseback riding or use our mountain bikes on routes designed on the estate among the carob and thousand year old olive trees, getting lost on the country lanes leading down to the sea.

The beauty of our estate during your stay at borgo San Marco is the ideal setting to combine an unforgettable holiday with the practice of golf. You can take lessons, use the driving range or try your hand at a championship course at nearby courses just 7 km away.

Do you like kitesurfing, surfing, sup, windsurfing or diving? Northbound on the coast, 9 km away between Pilone and Torre Canne, you will find the beach of lido Bizzarro, popular site for kitesurfers and windsurfers for many years, and along the final stretch of the free beach north of lido Morelli, you can enjoy yourself in safety and tranquility.

Just 28 minutes away by car, you will find sports equipment area by the sea, close to the Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve, a succession of sandy dunes, both free and with equipped bathing establishments, cliffs at the water’s edge and sea beds rich in marine flora and fauna.

With the exception of a few areas that are not suitable for bathing, in order to preserve the marine reserve, the area that includes the beach of Punta Penna Grossa, and the area near the beach of Apani, are perfect for scuba diving and water sport such as catamaran sailing or windsurfing.

SEA & BEACHES
Amidst artistic treasure protected nature reserves, cliffs and golden sand dunes, Borgo San Marco is close to some of the most beautiful beaches in Puglia, offering you the ultimate in seaside relaxation. From Borgo San Marco you can see the sea stretching out over a large quarry planted with olive trees, feeling a rush of scents as you breathe in the brisk air.

The sea at Savelletri is less than 6 km away: you will find well equipped beaches offering comfort and excellence the option of hiring dinghies or booking scuba diving with a local diving center.

13 km south, between Fasano and Ostuni, you can easily reach the dune costiere regional park from Torre Canne to Torre san Leonardo, a coastal area of great natural and scenic interest. Here you will find a pet beach equipped to accommodate dogs, with all the essential creature comforts, comfortable cots, water bowls and tasty treats.

Nearby is also Monopoli with its many beaches and coves, including Porto Ghiacciolo (16 km) that will take your breath away with its crystal clear sea and striking cliffs.

On the stretch of coast south of Monopoli , “Il Capitolo” is synonymous with long, sandy beaches. There are discos and beach clubs overlooking the sea and countless bathing establishments open day and night.

29 km north is Polignano a Mare, a well know fishing village with the most photographed beach in Puglia (Cala Porto Beach), where white pebbles blend with the sea’s thousand green hues. It is worth going 37 km south to discover the natural paradise of Apulia’s Adriatic coast, the Torre Guaceto oasis.

A protected nature reserve, with equipped bathing establishment, characterized by a low sandy coastline, surrounded by dunes and rocks, Torre Guaceto was the first Italian beach to receive the prestigious Blue Park Award.

CYCLING
The experience of cycling tourism in Apulia allows you to slowly discover a wonderful and unexpected region. As you pedal from Bari to Brindisi, you will encounter the unique panorama of the Itria Valley.

The expanses of millenary olive trees mark this part of Apulia, the oil mills along the rural roads, the castle, the vineyards, the museum, the archeological site of Egnazia, and the colors and scents create a magical labyrinth of possibilities.

A countryside inhabited all year round, dotted with characteristic trullo buildings, with dry stone walls that divide the land between olive groves and vineyards and, without the addition of mortar or cement, allow water to penetrate. The art of dry stone walls is now recognized at a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

You will pass through villages such as Alberobello, with its characteristic trulli, Locorotondo with its cummerse (ancient residential settlements with a rectangular floor plan and sloping roof made of chianchette), and Cisternino, where it is worth stopping for food and wine.

The invitation is to get lost in the street of an Apulia that changes face with every season, all the way down to Salento. One of the most beautiful panoramas in Italy is offered by the coastal road along the Adriatic coast, because it crosses such different habitats: about eighty kilometers from the Oasi Protetta delle Cesine to Santa Maria di Leuca.

Overhanging cliffs, centuries old olive groves dotted with pajare, ancient stone shelters ; Aleppo pine forests and sand dunes covered with Mediterranean seaweed.

During the spring, Puglia is a triumph of scents and colors with asphodels, wild orchids and poppies almost flush with the cliffs. Sixteenth century watch towers are dotted all along the way, until you reach Otranto, the easternmost town in Italy.

DISCOVER PUGLIA
Puglia is a wonderful region, its extraordinary landscapes are full of discoveries and fascinating places, a hospitable land rich in history, culture and traditions, like a painter’s palette full of the most beautiful colors. A trip to Apulia is a multi-sensory experience where colors and scents create a magical maze of possibilities.

Go on a journey to discover the mythical “Land of Frederick’s Castles”, the Archeological Museum, Cathedrals and Basilicas, and the Gravine and majestic buildings which are full of symbolic suggestions.

These beautiful lands of oil and wine where you can visit wine cellars and stop in local trattorias to taste traditional food and wine dishes will be highlights among the many pleasant memories of your stay.

The enchanting Itria Valley with its Trulli, caves and crystal clear sea are yet another beautiful memory in the making. What to do near Masseria Borgo San Marco in Fasano? The sea is just a few kilometers from the Masseria, so it can be easily reached in a few minutes.

Not to be missed are ancient villages including nearby Alberobello, with over 1400 trulli; the Safari Zoo, (8.6 km) a biopark with various attractions, ideal for families; the museum and archeological park of the Egnazia excavatioins (10.3 km away); and the splendid Castellana caves.

Another 26 km away you can visit famous Ostuni, the White City, with its marvelous medieval village, full of narrow streets and whitewashed houses.

Monopoli (20 km) allows its tourists to visit undiscovered wonders such as the Castle of Charles V, the Basilica of Maria Santissima della Madia, the Church of San Francesco da Paola, the Itria Valley Ecomuseum and the Lama degli Ulivi Botanical Garden.

Rooms: 16

Price: from 171 EUR per night

Source: www.borgosanmarco.it

Masseria Cimino is a fortified farmhouse with tower dating back to the 18th century. The Masseria was built just meters from the sea, adjacent to the archeological site where the ruins of the Ancient Roman city of Egnatia, founded in the 6th century B.C., were discovered.

Masseria Cimino tells the Puglian stories through experiences based on the authenticity and the beauty of the local culture, wonderful tailor-made journeys to make guests live the region in a different way, through the eyes of local people. In collaboration with Indigenus.

THE HISTORY
In the 1700’s, blocks of stone originating from the perimeter wall of Egnatia were used in the construction of the farmhouse, on the walls of which markings dating back to the Ancient Roman period can still be clearly seen.

Masseria Cimino, surrounded by expanses of vegetable gardens and century old olive groves, stood at the center of an important agricultural estate, specialized in the cultivation and the preserving of fruit and vegetables.

Selection, pressing, packing, and storage were all carried out in the farm’s various outbuildings. Like great part of the Masseria in Puglia, part of the main farmhouse was used to lodge the workers and as occasional residence of the landowner.

In 2001, on the land surrounding the Masseria, the San Domenico Golf Club was built, with spectacular 18 hole professional golf course overlooking the sea. In 2005, Masseria Cimino was completely restored. Great care was taken to preserve the original architectural features, building materials, and colors of the old farmhouse.

THE ROOMS
The Masseria has 14 rooms, some of which are located in the ancient tower and others in the old farmhouse adjacent to the archaeological site, which has just recently been unearthed and which form part of the slave’ dwellings in the ancient city of Egnatia. The walls of this ancient city form part of the boundaries of this property.

STANDARD ROOM
The rooms have been furnished in a fresh Mediterranean style and are equipped with flat screen Tv, minibar, safe and all have individually controlled air conditioning and marble bathrooms. Some of the rooms have a beautiful fireplace and others have balconies with a little terrace overlooking the golf course and with a view of the nearby Adriatic sea.

SUITE MARE
Suite Mare is located on the ground floor and it is made of a double room and a living room. Both rooms have air conditioning, flat screen TV, mini bar, bathroom with shower. One has a little balcony overlooking the sea, the other has a little balcony looking the inner patio of the Masseria. The furniture is simple and the style is Mediterranean.

MASSARO SUITE
This lovely suite features a double bedroom, 2 toilets with shower, a charming sitting room with a fireplace and a private patio overlooking our San Domenico Golf Course. The suite is equipped with every modern convenience like air-conditioning, flat screen TV and mini bar.

SUITE DELLA TORRE
Suite della Torre is located on the first floor and it is made of a double room, a living room with fireplace, a bathroom with shower and a big private terrace with a scenic view of the sea. The suite is furnished in a fresh Mediterranean style and equipped with every modern convenience like air-conditioning, flat screen TV and mini bar.

PUGLIA
Discovering Puglia is the beginning of a true experience of love. During the relatively mild fall and winter seasons, a vast choice of produce from the ground, beautiful colours, unique village festivals and ancient traditions is guaranteed, while spring and summer literally make Puglia bloom and burst with events, beach parties and shows.

Moreover, regardless of the season, it’s possible to enjoy the natural landscapes and human settlements: always breath taking to watch.

EXPERIENCES
An array of experiences you can enjoy as if you were native, or in fact “indigenous”. We made customs, places and activities from everyday Puglian life uncommonable and unrepeatable.

Each experience is a journey and an emotion. The people, the architecture and the landscapes of this special region tell tales of its beauty. Bathed by two seas and facing the East, Puglia is a meeting place of people and cultures.

Our aim is to capture the most authentic aspects of this area in order to let our guests experience the most immersive aspects of this land through tailor made itineraries and activities, meeting all their needs. Accompanying them with our knowledge of this territory in a genuine and authentic manner.

SAN DOMENICO GOLF
Located not far from the rocky coastline of Savelletri, the Clubhouse of San Domenico Golf overlooks a landscape full of hidden wonders. The course is perfectly integrated in the natural Puglian context: enriched with olive trees of rare beauty and dotted with the colors and scents of the typical Mediterranean Maquis such as thyme, rosemary and sage.

Rooms: 14

Prices: from 210 EUR

Source: www.masseriacimino.it

You can swim and relax by the pool, let yourself be massaged under an olive tree, do yoga, go for a ride on a bike or on horseback. Everything is possible at Masseria Marzalossa, here wherever you look you can experience the magic of Puglia.

Masseria Marzalossa is an ancient historic residence, in the heart of Puglia, in Fasano, dating back to the 17th century and belonging to the Guarini family who live there and still manage it today. Restored with great attention to detail, the masseria is a unique place to relax and unwind in the unspoiled nature among centuries- old olive trees and ancient stone walls.

Here, wherever you look, you can experience the magic of Puglia : you can swim and relax by the pool , created in the ancient lemon house, you can let yourself be massaged under an olive tree, participate in a yoga practice, take a ride on a bicycle or on horseback. In summer, the trees offer pleasant and cool shade to enjoy a glass of wine or a cup of coffee in the garden.

The flavors mix with the magic of the large outdoor spaces of the Masseria and the sound of the leaves and the sun as soon as you wake up. The Viantica Restaurant will be ready to please the palates of our guests, even those who do not stay in the Masseria. You will be able to try the flavors of Puglia in every dish served, for a unique and suggestive food experience.

The Masseria has 12 finely furnished rooms, divided into junior suites, suites and deluxe suites. Ours are refined and quiet spaces, where you can spend your holidays in Puglia. Upon awakening, after a pleasant night, it is a new day that begins with a breakfast prepared with typical local products, some of which are directly picked from the garden.

MASTER SUITE
The Master Suite is the oldest room in the entire farm, entering inside you will be transported to a distant time, a museum enclosed in ancient walls. Particularly large and comfortable, there will be no lack of modern comforts: with flat screen TV, air conditioning, mini bar, tea and coffee corner and heating.

It boasts large spaces (150 square meters) and refined furnishings in style with the farm, in fact it is the original residence of the landowners, still steeped in history, works and period furniture.

SUITE
Elegant and spacious suite with double bed or four-poster bed. It is furnished in a very cozy rustic style. They consist of two separate rooms, a living area with the possibility of adding a third / fourth bed. Equipped with desk, flat screen TV, air conditioning, minibar, tea and coffee corner and heating. The bathroom is spacious, equipped with a shower cabin, hairdryer, courtesy set, slippers and shower towel. Some suites enjoy an outdoor patio.

JUNIOR SUITE
Elegant and spacious junior suites with double bed. They are furnished in a refined and romantic style. They consist of a single large open space with a living area. Equipped with desk, flat screen TV, air conditioning, minibar, tea and coffee corner and heating.

The bathroom is spacious, equipped with a shower cabin, hairdryer, courtesy set, slippers and shower towel. Some Junior Suites enjoy a private patio with independent entrance on the garden side.

GLAMOROUS CAMPING
Halfway between a traditional camping in contact with nature and a comfortable stay in a masseria, is our green tourism proposal, glamping. Glamping is a different and glamorous way of traveling that combines comfort services such as linen, soft beds, furniture, bathroom with the beauty of experiencing the nature of the farm even more intimately.

The word Glamping was used for the first time in 2005 in England and is the union of two terms: glamor + camping. It indicates a new way of conceiving green holidays, like in a traditional campsite thanks to the use of tents, but they are embellished with comfortable and luxurious services.

It was born in the hot countries of Africa and Australia and then spread everywhere even in cold countries such as Scandinavia and Switzerland and had the aim of giving the traveler a unique experience between nature and comfort.

The Apulian farms represent tradition, historic homes with a timeless charm. They have survived time and have adapted beautifully to the present. In uncontaminated nature, under imposing centuries-old olive trees, Masseria Marzalossa pays homage to the guest by giving him even more the experience of living Puglia and he does it through glamping.

Glamorous tents, equipped with every comfort that represent an extension of the masseria’s suites, but under the olive trees, where you can spend your relaxing holidays.

DINING
Live the food experience of the Masseria by staying in one of our exclusive suites: let yourself be awakened in the morning by organic foods collected directly from our garden; relax by the pool with our exclusive afternoon aperitifs, and in the evening dinner by candlelight in the suggestive citrus grove of Masseria Marzalossa.

The doors of the Viantica Restaurant for Masseria Marzalossa open to the public to enjoy the food experience you prefer: you can dine with your friends by choosing from the chef’s proposals on the à la carte menu, enjoy an aperitif by the pool or on the terrace experimenting with new ones tasting tours, treat yourself to an intimate candlelit dinner for 2 in our citrus grove. Tasting itineraries await you in the unique and exclusive atmospheres of Masseria Marzalossa.

TASTING TOUR
From sunset until dinner. A tasting journey that starts from the bar room, where we will offer you refined cocktails expertly made with raw materials from our garden, up to accompany you by the pool or on the terrace for a revisited and refined aperitif. Dinner time awaits you: enter the ancient courtyard for an à la carte dinner with the proposals of our chef.

APERITIF
By the pool, on the terrace, or under the olive trees. In Masseria there are many places to set your happy hour , to rediscover the traditional aperitif moment by experimenting with the chef’s proposals, such as the cold cuts and cheeses drying rack to evoke the clothes hanging in the wind in the alleys of our Puglia.

DINNER IN THE CITRUS GROVE
An exclusive dinner for 2 for a maximum of 5 tables that promises unique emotions, privacy and intimacy, in the suggestive citrus grove of the Masseria where you can set your special moments.

A LA CARTE MENU
From tradition to contemporary, from past to present. A journey of taste that revisits the traditional dishes of Puglia while preserving its typical flavors. Exceptional tasting itineraries signed by Viantica.

COOKING LESSON
Apulian cuisine can be wonderful; for this, on request, we organize cooking lessons for our guests. Mozzarella & Panzerotto Making the most loved

WINE TASTING
In a glass of wine you can understand the soul of a region like Puglia. We will take our guests on an experiential journey during a guided tour in the best Apulian wineries

SPECIAL EVENTS
Create your special event with us: Masseria Excellence , our second historic home, perfect for those who dream of a wedding in a farmhouse, can become the place where every moment becomes unique.

SPA & POOL
Relax in our spa with Turkish bath, let yourself be massaged with our organic products based on olive oil. Treat yourself to moments of pure pleasure in the pool, after a Yoga lesson in the green

SHOOTING
In the refined indoor and outdoor spaces of Masseria Marzalossa the photographer’s inspiration takes shape in every shot. The Masseria is an intimate and timeless place available to photographers, videomakers, artists and creatives.

BOAT TOUR WITH SKIPPER
Puglia is nature, good food, relaxation, but also crystal clear sea that we want our guests to experience and admire by organizing a boat ride with skipper on board for them.

TOUR AMONG THE OLIVE TREES
Evocative shapes and imposing foliage make the centuries- old olive trees a true naturalistic monument to be admired when walking, during our guided tour, in the Apulian countryside.

Rooms: 12

Price: from 177 EUR per night

Source: www.masseriamarzalossa.it

Located between Fasano and Ostuni, surrounded by endless olive groves, stands the ancient farmhouse of Masseria Narducci, a nineteenth-century residence surrounded by olive trees, the green giants of Puglia. A place where the times of nature mark the rhythms of agriculture, the quiet and the colors of the sky offer hospitality and well-being to our guests.

Located between Fasano and Ostuni, surrounded by endless olive groves, stands the ancient farmhouse of Masseria Narducci, a nineteenth-century residence surrounded by olive trees, the green giants of Puglia.

In the 9 suites of the farm, guests enjoy a calm and relaxed atmosphere in a harmonious blend of a traditional Apulian farmhouse and modern comfort. Old stables and barns have now been transformed into guestrooms for tomorrow’s travellers.

Every minute spent on the farm allows you not only to free your mind and soul but also to experience new flavours and emotions. Masseria Narducci is an original location that combines simplicity and elegance to create a memorable event.

An old oil mill is transformed into the restaurant, beauty, and authenticity are the cornerstones of Masseria’s cuisine. Trust the Narducci family’s skilled hands. You will savour agricultural products full of unique flavour.

Explore with us the region of the Mediterranean sea, magnificent “Trulli’ dwellings, white limestone hill towns, Castles, and Cathedrals. Indulge in patronal feasts and delicious local food.

ROOMS & SUITES
Three elegantly furnished types of rooms offer a relaxing environment and the hospitality of a typical Apulian farm. Take in the sunrise as you gaze out of our cozy room’s window. The farmhouse of Masseria Narducci offers a sense of serenity and comfort along with coziness and unique service.

Masseria’s old barns and stables are now transformed into the nine en suite rooms, ensuring a comfortable stay. A swimming pool immersed in an olive grove, as well as the internal wellness area, offer our guests moments of pampering, harmony, and relaxation.

LARGE DOUBLE
Bright and spacious space offers a stay that is both intimate and beautiful. The furnishings and attention to every detail will make your visit to the Masseria precious and delightful. The elements represent the Apulian country house experience, respecting the rural style of the place, the decorations, and the precious peculiarities of the area.

COMFORT DOUBLE
The Comfort Double Rooms, elegant and functional, are the ideal option for those looking to experience a farmhouse holiday with all the comforts at hand. A charming area designed to make guests feel at home while preserving the harmony of the surroundings.

Authentic feelings and hospitality are the keys to these rooms, dusting off memories of rural homes in the Apulian countryside. Sommiers are available in each room, offering space for 3 people.

CLASSIC DOUBLE
White walls and green furnishings inspired by olive leaves give the Classic Double Rooms a stylish composition of sobriety and elegance. The ideal solution for those who find beauty in simplicity. Once a place of work, the rooms are now symbols of hospitality Make yourself at home by taking advantage of all the services available.

THE RESTAURANT
At Masseria Narducci breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in an ancient oil mill – the essential environment in which to enjoy authentic food experiences. Beauty and authenticity are the basis of Narducci’s family cuisine, rich in agricultural products born from love and care for their land.

The patio garden is the hidden gem of the farm: a perfect place dedicated to lunch and dinner, but above all to the Aperitivo Agricolo® – Apulian agri-aperitif, served every afternoon at the Masseria.

In the olive oil tasting room, you can taste the extra virgin olive oil of our production and learn about the surrounding territory. A unique sensory experience in which you can taste all the flavours of uncontaminated nature, typical of Apulia’s olive groves.

WEDDINGS IN PUGLIA
Have you ever thought of a unique location where to organize your event? Welcome your guests to a charming and authentic venue, replete with all the comforts and impeccable banqueting service.

Masseria Narducci is the ideal place to host personalised events in a typical Apulian style: wedding, baptism, communion, anniversary, birthday, graduation party, and many more events can be celebrated and shared with those you love the most.

Do you want to organise your special event in the Masseria? Fill in the inquiry form below and you will be contacted by our staff member to plan your special event.

THE POOL
Masseria Narducci has a swimming pool immersed in the peace of the secular olive trees. Our well-equipped pool is reached by walking through our farm’s courtyard, allowing our guests to spend wonderful days on the sunbed, soaking in the Apulian sun, or simply enjoying pleasant evenings with loved ones.

We invite you to let yourself be pampered by the peaceful atmosphere of our farm. The clear blue sky and the surrounding green will help you find your inner peace.

TREASURES TO SAVOUR
The authentic taste of Masseria Narducci is found in its products that reflect the region’s rich agricultural heritage: extra virgin olive oil, olive creams, preserves, fruit compotes and jams, honey, Narduccini, Treccie, and Foccacine biscuits, Taralli.

LIFESTYLE
Every minute spent on the farm allows you not only to free your mind and soul but also to experience new flavours and emotions. Enjoy unique taste experiences, exclusive stays, and memorable experiences.

APERITIVO AGRICOLO
Come and relax in the open patio garden while you enjoy wines and products from nearby farms. Each sunset at Masseria Narducci is solely unique, and we love sharing it with our guests along with authentic products from our land. We are waiting for you in our open patio garden to join us with the Aperitivo Agricolo® dedicated to the tasting of our extra virgin olive oil and local products.

SLOW FOOD
We all know that eating fast is unhealthy; eating slowly instead is beneficial for many reasons. So why not take advantage of the healthy air of the farm and learn how to take care of your wellbeing? Slow eating is a philosophy that we have always followed, a habit that we try to impart to our guests by showing them how to better savour and appreciate the products of our land.

PUGLIA
Located in the centre of the main tourist attractions, the farm is an excellent starting point to visit the karst caves of Castellana Grotte, the archaeological excavations of Egnazia, the UNESCO protected “Trulli” dwellings of Alberobello, the famous white city of Ostuni, the medieval town of Oria, the baroque city of Martina Franca, the Itria Valley and Murgia hills spreading out between Cisternino and Locorotondo towns, the sea caves of Polignano a Mare, sightseeing of Lecce and Castel del Monte. Get ready to discover the most wonderful places in Puglia.

OSTUNI
The “white city” of Puglia is laid out on three hills, about 218 meters above sea level, and is surrounded by endless olive groves, vineyards, and numerous fortified Masserias of ancient manufacture.

It is so named because of its characteristic historic centre, painted entirely with white lime: it is an essential location to visit when you are in Puglia. Overlooking the countryside and the vast landscape of the olive tree groves, walking through all the narrow streets of the historic centre offers a very pleasant experience.

The main monuments to visit are the Cathedral and the Episcopal Palace. Another place worth visiting is the Museum of Preclassic Civilizations of the Southern Murgia, located right in the historic centre, which presents the cast from the Palaeolithic tomb: known by most people as the ‘Woman of Ostuni’, who lived about 26,000 years before Chris. A young woman about twenty years old carrying the fetus of a small unborn child.

Ostuni is also known for its nearby seaside location, its 20 km long coastline is characterized by a series of long beaches, unspoiled vegetation, and small inlets: a paradise location to experience day and night.

The coastline of Ostuni is among the most appreciated and visited. Perfect location, where you can enjoy a crystal clear sea and walk in the Regional Natural Park of the Coastal Dunes, characterized by the presence of thick Mediterranean scrub.

Particular attention should be paid to Torre Pozzella beach, which enchants its visitors with a wild and untouched coastline as well as Costa Merlata beach with its unique and picturesque coves.

MARTINA FRANCA
A beautiful town in the Province of Taranto, famous for its wonderful baroque architecture, for the Capocollo (cured pork neck) protected and promoted by the Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity, and of course for the wine, known as Martina Franca DOC.

The city has hosted for about 40 years the famous Festival of Valle d’Itria, a summer event that attracts many fans of opera and symphonic music every year. The countryside surrounding the city has hidden numerous caves of considerable archaeological importance.

The town has many places, where you can just stop by to taste typical dishes filled with tradition. Like for example orecchiette (small ears) pasta, the main dish that triumphs not only at family tables but also at restaurants.

The Capocollo of Martina Franca is among the best in Italy and it shares its honour with the tradition of the town’s wine, the famous Martina Franca DOC.

MONOPOLI
An enchanting city, known for its golden beaches and its crystal clear sea. Famous for artistic and cultural heritage and delicious traditional and rural food, indelibly marked by the Spanish domination of the 1500s.

Monopoli is indeed considered one of the most important tourist centres of the Adriatic Coast. Its pride is the port with the adjacent castle of Charles V. Do not miss the contrast between the narrow alleys of the historic centre and the airiness of the squares with a surprisingly high number of churches.

With its white beaches and small coves, Capitolo beach is now a destination for many travellers. In this fraction of Monopoli, tourism has developed over the years due to the escalation of fabulous lidos, restaurants, and bars.

TORRE GUACETO
The protected marine area of Torre Guaceto is located a stone’s throw from Brindisi and is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches of Salento, a must-see location in Brindisi.

The area is currently under the control of the harbour master’s office and has a swimming ban as it is included on the list of the marine protected areas: so be careful to always check which area you are in before you decide to swim.

It is indeed a unique place, a merging point between the land and the sea. The reserve’s landscape is characterized by the presence of 15 meters high coastal dunes, a wonderful coastline made of cliffs, and the sandy beach stretches. A real oasis of serenity, immersed in the area of Puglia, known as one of the most enchanting places.

ALBEROBELLO
This small town in the hinterland of Bari, famous for its characteristic “Trulli” dwellings, buildings of spontaneous architecture, that have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since the 6th of December 1996.

Particularly worth to be noted are several products and the local craftsmanship works, like iron processing, the manufacture of olive wood, local stone processing, and the production of typical new wine and olive oil.

Alberobello offers a breathtaking view of the Itria Valley and has numerous points of interest to visit such as the Pezzolla Museum and the EcoMuseum. It is possible to have a hands-on experience of Apulian hospitality and to plan unforgettable food and wine tours, discovering the dishes and recipes of the regional culinary culture.

Patronal and religious festivals, food and wine events, music festivals: the city of “Trulli” is the ideal place to learn about traditions and celebrations of typical and distinctive elements of the Puglia region.

POLIGNANO A MARE
Overlooking the azure waters of the Adriatic Sea, Polignano a Mare holds some of the most beautiful beaches in Puglia. Nestled among towering cliffs, Lama Monachile Beach, also known as Cala Porto, is one of the highly visited and photographed places in Puglia.

Since 2008, the beaches of Polignano a Mare have always received the Blue Flag award, given by the Foundation for Environmental Education. Titled as the “pearl of the Adriatic” Polignano is the birthplace of famous Italian singer- Domenico Modugno.

With its Arab, Spanish, and Norman footprints and famous landscape of cliffs overlooking the sea, the town attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. To see, in particular, the Mother Church of the Assumption with its unique blend of Gothic, Romanesque-Apulian, and Baroque styles.

LOCOROTONDO & VALLE D’ITRIA
Locorotondo is the commune of Itria Valley that has remained strictly linked to the traditions, carefully preserving the authenticity of native arts and crafts including the shaping of stone used for building the ‘Trulli’ dwellings. The name suggests the circular shape of the historic centre, clearly visible coming from the direction of Martina Franca.

The town’s pride is a beautiful historic centre and “promenade” a long street with a splendid view of Itria Valley. Locorotondo is characterized by its historical centre with a circular plan and the “cummerse” buildings, typical houses with a pitched roof.

Walking through the narrow streets it is easy to be enchanted by its fairy tale and out-of-time atmosphere. Note the “promenade”, an extraordinary panoramic terrace overlooking the entire Itria Valley.

This beautiful town has been home for several years, to some of the most famous national festivals, characterized by varied musical treats. As you stroll along the “promenade,” you will find convivial spots to enjoy a cocktail or a glass of wine with friends.

CASTELLANA GROTTE
Castellana Grotte is known above all for the system of the spectacular Castellana Caves. Located at the gates of the Itria Valley, a few kilometers from enchanting towns such as Alberobello, Cisternino, and Polignano a Mare, Castellana Caves open on the south-eastern limestone plateau “Murge”.

The beauty of the Castellana Caves attracts tourists from all over the world and more than 15 million visitors have strolled along the underground paths. Qualifying as an unmissable opportunity to admire one of the most amazing natural heritages of a wonderful Puglia.

The Castellana Caves include five caverns; Grotta Bianca (White Cave), Grotta Nera (Black Cave), the Caverna dell’Altare (Cavern of the Altar), the Caverna della Cupola (Cavern of the Cupola), and Salone delle Statue (Hall of Statues) connected by galleries and corridors, natural and artificial, in a three kilometers long path.

The stalagmite and stalactite formations inside, form fascinating lunar scenarios with a thousand reflections, offering the visitor a surreal and fairy tale landscape. The White Cave is defined by its richness and whiteness as the most ” shining cave in the world ”.

Rooms: 9

Price: from 149 EUR per night

Source: www.masserianarducci.it

The rhythm of La Peschiera is the lap of the turquoise Adriatic. We introduce nothing unnecessary, simply pure luxury amidst nature’s spectacular beauty. The peace and colours are hypnotic, blue sea, sky and pools, and warm pink of a summer evening captured in the hue of a stone. Entering La Peschiera the expanse of blue pools takes your breath away.

A thalassic concept includes seven pools, plunges and cascades, stretching before our 13 exclusive guestrooms. Behind each room is the dramatically beautiful Adriatic, where shallows splash on the rocks leading to a sandy sea bed, an irresistible invitation. We have a private beach with parasols and loungers.

La Peschiera has a highly sought after location in Puglia, the ‘rural heel of Italy’. Our boutique hotel is perched on rocks splashed by the Adriatic, ten minutes from historic Monopoli. A few miles further on is Polignano, the delightful clifftop town soaring over the sea, where high divers compete to fly off the craggy rocks.

La Peschiera is equidistant to Bari and Brindisi airports, connecting you to Italy’s key cities and the European capitals. Our chauffeur and private limousine can meet you on arrival. A key Puglia sight near to La Peschiera is Egnazia, the 4BC Roman ruins, an easy ten minute cycle ride by the ancient Appian Way.

PANORAMA SUITE
A private plunge pool and our own steps into the sea. Wake up to a soft knock and find breakfast laid on your terrace and a few feet away the glittering Adriatic, irresistible for a refreshing morning dip.

Remnants of the 16th century Bourbon home give pause for thought on La Peschiera’s long history. On your front veranda you have the only private plunge pool, while the series of cascades and lap pools are next to you.

This Panorama Suite has an especially light and spacious atmosphere, little interrupts the beauty outside and an airy hallway has views from the door and all the way through to the sea. Tiles are cool underfoot and white calico curtains softly seclude the bedroom. There are two bathrooms.

SUNSHINE SEA VIEW
Mesmerised by the sea morning, noon and night. Standing by the pool you have uninterrupted view across the blue water, through your front terrace and rooms and out to the wide sea, a delicious sight, enticing you to choose which blue waters you want to dip in. A stone staircase takes you to the recliners on the rooftop where the blue panorama stretches far and wide.

Lounge about at lunchtime on your shady terrace beneath a thatched canopy, take the steps down to your private cove for a refreshing swim in the sea. In the evening stroll by the lapping waves to Saleblu for dinner on the lantern lit decking.

SUNRISE ROOM
Choose one of your three terraces for sunrise and sunset. Simple luxury designed for cool and tranquillity and especially not to interrupt the beauty outside. This light spacious room is merely an interlude to precious time spent gazing at the sea, calming your mind, refreshing your body.

Some have canopy beds romantically draped in muslin. The room has one terrace opening onto the hotel pools, where you can move between cascades, cold plunges and 25 metre laps. There is a roof terrace for sunbathing or sunset cocktails but your back terrace is right by the spectacular sweep of turquoise Adriatic. You can step from here for a dip, or from our private beach.

POOL VIEW ROOM
Step up to the rooftop for sunrise or sunset salutations. Breakfast on your patio by the pools or on the sea deck at Saleblu. Refresh in the plunge pool, swim 25 metre laps, then travel through bubbling walk way for some wake up thalassic therapy.

This light airy room looks out to the blue sea, which laps the rocks beneath your window. Together with the large single next door, it can make a secluded family enclave. The minimalist calm of our Pool View Room is refreshing after cycling to the fascinating Roman ruins or visiting Monopoli.

SALEBLU RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
An ineffably discreet design, where Saleblu is seemingly encased in glass for uninterrupted sea views, and the wood dining terrace is shaded with a sweep of white canvas sails. Contemplate the calm blue scene, and prepare to dine like a nobleman on sophisticated Apulian cuisine prepared with the soul of generosity.

The lounge bar overlooking La Peschiera’s private beach, is somewhere to sip chilled champagne and toast your surroundings, or an iced oyster martini as an avant-garde choice to compliment crudo, Apulian sushi.

BEACH & POOLS
The Apulian sun is diffused by the cooling waters of our sea shore and blue pools. La Peschiera has a private beach and seven inviting pools to be shared between just 13 exclusive guestrooms. A 25 metre blue pool shimmers deliciously. In a thalassic concept pools vary in size and temperature with one icy plunge. A sauna has a wall of glass giving you a view over the pools.

Sun terraces wind between the pools, take up a lounger and we will be delighted to serve you with crushed iced cocktails or lunch. La Peschiera’s private sandy beach has loungers and parasols, and refreshments all day.

SPA
We offer a complimentary shuttle to the Petramare Spa at our sister hotel the renowned masseria, Il Melograno. Inspired by the traditions of holistic wellbeing guests are invited to take time to relax entirely, slowing to the rhythms of nature surrounding this noble estate.

Before your chosen spa treatment you can visit our gym and swim in either of our large pools. The therapeutic journey begins in a candlelit spa with a sauna, icy plunge pool, and the soothing warmth of our steam room. Petramare Spa works with Physio Natura using their naturally blended aromessences.

At La Peschiera we have a poolside sauna and guests can move through our thalassic water therapy, massaging stiff shoulders in the cascade, soothing legs in the rapid corridor. Invigorate your body in the icy plunge and then relax in the sunlight.

LA PESCHIERA PRIVATE
Invite your family and friends for a beautiful stay in Puglia by the sea. Somewhere to connect with nature and eachother. Breakfast on your terraces in private, or together on the shore as you wish. Lunch on our private beach while Saleblu’s chic lounge and restaurant are at your service for a dinner party.

One evening take your guests to our next door Tamerici Beach Club for an evening barbecue on the sands, another day we can invite you to our private marina near Polignano a Mare for a sailing expedition beneath those iconic cliffs.

BREAKFAST ON YOUR TERRACE
A gentle tap awakens you, and you open the door to sunlight glinting on the sea just beneath your terrace. The table is laid with colourful fresh fruit and anything you requested the night before.

You might choose a dip in the sea first, but all morning your waiter will be walking along the rocks and terraces, ready to bring fresh coffee or whatever you wish for a slow and relaxed private breakfast.

COCKTAIL CLASS
Take a seat at the lounge bar and chat to our barman, tell him what you like and together you can put your own spin on one of the vintage cocktails in his vast repertoire. Fascinating is the mixing of an oyster martini, he will take you through the steps in making this avant-garde concoction.

Marinate the oyster in vermouth, rub a little lemon zest around a cocktail glass of ice, flavour the ice with oyster water from the shell, show it the martini then toss it away. The rest of course is gin. He recommends this cocktail as an alternative to a wine pairing with Apulian crudo (Apulian sushi), the raw fish.

APULIAN COOKERY CLASS
Catch your own octopus in a peaceful dawn drift across our rocky shore then bring it to our kitchens where Chef Vito will be delighted to show you how to create the traditional peppery pignata octopus stew.

Or catch yourself a fish on a deeper sea expedition from our private marina. With this fresh produce Chef Vitoo’s favourite approach is the simplest, barbecued in a salt crust and served with extra virgin olive oil and lemon. But simplicity needs perfecting, so we promise an enriching experience.

Classes can be tailormade for vegetarians or vegans and your delicious homemade lunch can be paired with local wines, a white Fiano or Primitivo rose, to be enjoyed on the terrace in the sunshine.

FISHING
Walk down to the beach in the silent dawn, where a fisherman with his polporella boat will be waiting. Gliding out a little way over the rocks you then begin to search the waters for an octopus. The traditional local boats, called gozzo, are made with low bottoms especially for this shallow work. Using a lamp to attract the creatures you then catch them by hand.

Our chef will be delighted to prepare the octopus for a dish of crudo, you could work together to make the simple pignata octopus, a slow braised dish with cherry tomatoes, onions garlic and lots of fresh herbs, very typical.

APULIAN WINE TASTINGS
300 miles of fertile soils, sunshine, a sea breeze have long produced some of the world’s most popular grape varieties. Today Apulian wines are famous in their own right, and our deeply knowledgeable sommelier is eager to share their passion.

According to your expertise they may begin with how to look at the light in a wine, how it moves in the glass, the vocabulary of tasting or the best food pairings. You will discover a Negroamaro is salty but underneath has a smoothness, is balanced, persistent and good with octopus tomato stew, while a greenish, flowery Fiano white is perfect with prawn tartar.

OLIVE OIL TASTINGS
Our sister hotel Il Melograno, is a 16th century masseria, nobleman’s farm estate, which produces some of the finest Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Puglia. Our sommelier, an Official taster of the Republic of Italy, will guide you through the Extra Virgin Olive Oil market, the production process and storing. You will find out how to taste olive oil, warming the glass and smelling it, then discuss comparative qualities.

The warmth of your throat might bring out the spice in a Leccino oil, the edge of the tongue senses a bitterness in a Coratina, making it ideal with a typical Apulian chicory fava bean dish, while Il Melagrano’s is fruity, light and perfect!

VESPA AND CINQUECENTO TOUR
Give your sightseeing some Italian character touring by Vespa or cute Cinquecento. The valley of Itria is full of beautiful countryside dotted with historic towns. Dissected by dry stone walls the Apulian farmland is visibly rich. Water seeps through the chalky soil, you’ll notice no rivers just fertile land, the other consequence is the grottos of Castellana, a 3km labyrinth of stalagmites and stalactites.

Visit this astonishing sight on your way from La Peschiera to Alberobello, home to Puglia’s iconic Trulli houses. You will pass olive groves and vineyards, and on a Vespa the country breeze on your face will be deliciously fragrant with oregano and rosemary.

HISTORIC TOWNS
Monopoli’s centerpiece is the 16th Century Charles V castle overlooking a delightful fishing harbour, another draw are the sweetly delicious patisseries and gelatos at the renowned Café Roma.

Polignano perched on a cliff has spectacular views, especially for the high divers who fly off them in the world championships. Stop here for a morning café especiale, with a twist of lemon, a shot of liqueur and a swirl of cream.

The trulli of Alberobello with their conical roofs, are fascinating dry stone constructions with a keystone above the front door which when removed reduced the home to a pile of rubble, a feudal tax avoidance scheme. Today more than 1,600 more permanent trulli line the meandering streets with many owners welcoming visitors inside for nothing more than a pride in the history.

CYCLING THE APPIAN WAY
The roads outside La Peschiera are bordered by agricultural land and the sea. Cycling along you can see the conical roofs of a beachside trulli, a former store for fishermen or farmers. After ten or fifteen minutes you will reach Egnazia, the 4BC Roman ruins and excellent museum that traces the history of the site through artefacts such as ceramics, sculptures, coins and utensils.

Stroll along Egnazia’s stone roads, past the defensive walls that stood 7 metres high, envisaging the busy life of this city. There are 5 BC intact Messapian tombs on view. Cycle back for a refreshing dip in our pools, or to relax on your private beach.

Rooms: 13

Price: from 379 EUR per night

Source: www.peschierahotel.com

Masseria Montenapoleone built on a natural legacy, sits atop an ancient cave settlement, ensconced in the heart of centuries of olive plains, (the “Ulivi Secolari”), it is an ideal haven from which to admire the sea stretching across the horizon, and the green hills that frame this perfect picture.

There are places where every day you can feel different mesmerizing emotions, thanks to the vitality of nature. The eyes are still closed when the senses awaken, wrapped in a soundtrack curated by slightly curious birds that peek out the windows.

The gaze opens and a bright light tells of hours to live immersed in the beauty of the land of Puglia. We are at Masseria Montenapoleone, surrounded by the wonder of creation.

The Masseria stands on a rocky settlement in the enchanting plain of centuries-old olive groves in the area of Fasano. Since the 16th century the sea has looked at it, whispering the sounds of undertow and iodine perfumes.

THE FAMILY
The Monteneve family, in the first decade of the New Millennium, started a recovery project after 40 years of abandonment. The Flemish origins and the many years spent in the South of France have contributed to forming the taste of Giuliano Monteneve, the creative and operational soul of Masseria Montenapoleone.

Son of an Apulian father and a Belgian mother, the tireless traveler Giuliano returns to live in Puglia with the desire to create a place where to get in touch with the most authentic part of his roots.

The mixture of different cultures manifests itself in the choice to interpret tradition with a completely original touch. The colors and languages ​​chosen for the decoration of the farmhouse express the desire to combine pieces from the past with an innovative process.

ECO-SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Each recovery action follows an eco-sustainable development. Exploring the hidden gardens that surround the farm, you will find permanent installations of contemporary art made with old tools belonging to the peasant life.

Iron and wood objects full of history had the chance of a new existence, witnessing a powerful spirit of the past still alive. The Monteneve family has chosen to preserve the nature of a real farm.

The peasant allure is quilted of simple elegance, with furnishings from the past restored without artifice. The techniques and materials used for the recovery of the decorative elements express the love for tradition combined with the desire to innovate with uniqueness.

Walking on the ancient floors, you have the impression of moving on decorated flying carpets, it is a journey through old recovered objects. The environments of Masseria Montenapoleone are actively intertwined with experiences and emotions.

LIFESTYLE DESTINATION
When we talk about a place, at the same time we talk about a lifestyle destination. At Masseria Montenapoleone we try to immerse our guests in the uses and customs of our beloved Puglia.

We provide a personalized concierge service aimed at interpreting cultural, historical, food and wine interests and wishes. All the staff embodies the Apulian spirit of hospitality, our desire is to make our guests feel at home, always welcomed with love and warmth.

ROOMS & SUITES
Our rooms are all different, what they have in common is the passion for a sustainable design. Each room is a different experience in colors and geometries. The past echoes among old objects and pieces of furniture which are living a new life.

A palette of pastel shades is harmoniously tuned with the choice to follow a retro philosophy of charm. We believe that a good rest needs a space able to hold the most beautiful dreams, daydreams and night dreams, our aim is giving shape to the most beautiful desires.

All the wrought iron beds are original from the early twentieth century. Only the mattresses have been replaced, we have chosen the latest generation to ensure maximum comfort surrounded by a timeless magic.

THE ROMANTIC SUITE
The Grotta degli Angeli, our Romantic Suite, is certainly the most suggestive room in the farm. Sleeping in a cave is a unique experience, it is a place that contains history and passion for life. Equipped with a natural soundproofing system, due to the thickness of the walls, it is able to keep the heat in Winter and it is cool during Summer, it is like to be back to the protection of the womb.

The large emotional shower with the hammam is the place of the old well, a space that has always welcomed the water inside and the presence of an immense vital force is tangible. The large bed of the early twentieth century offers sleep and dreams of happy childhood.

FAMILY SUITE
The Family Suites offer 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a terrace overlooking the countrylife and a living room that can accommodate up to 2 people, for a total of 6 people.

RUSTIC ROOM
Our rustic rooms used to be the farm workers’ old quarters. A single space welcomes rest time, equipped with original objects belonging to the life of the past and elements in stone, wood and wrought iron. Nature is always the protagonist in the colorful gardens that mark the independent entrance and the private outdoor space of each room.

DINING
Food and Love are deeply connected. Our kitchen is in love with the fruits of the Mother Earth. We are an organic farmhouse which produces fruits, vegetables, extra virgin olive oil and wine. Every day we choose to put on the table dishes that tell the story of a precious and wonderful seasonality. The light, flavors and colors of Puglia delight our guests with dedication and passion.

Tradition is respected and reinterpreted with a touch of contemporaneity. We complete our offer constantly researching into the best Apulian producers of meat, dairy products and fish, producers which follow our own philosophy of respect for the world that hosts us.

LA FALEGNAMERIA
Adjacent to the pool, the old carpenter’s workshop has been converted into a bar and restaurant – and, as you might expect, the bar where you order your coffee is made out or an old renovated craftsman’s worktop. Huge amounts of imagination have been used during the renovation this place – the large tables inside the carpenter’s workshop are lit by lamps made out of old paint tins.

THE WINTER GARDEN
An old tool shed has been transformed into an elegant garden, surrounded by glass walls with flourishing bougainvillea and cacti. This corner has a slight ‘Provence’ feel to it – great for parties!

LA STALLA
The breakfast rooms used to be the horse stalls, a little rustic oasis, which, at first glance, will give you that very image: lamp-shades made from old saddles, small tables made from old weighing-scales, sideboards built into the old eating troughs.

Here you will be tasting the Masseria’s home produce – from home-made jams, to flans made with dried figs, to a quite exclusive cinnamon citrus fruit ‘carpaccio’ (thinly sliced) – as well as fresh seasonal fruit, cheeses, dairy products and a selection of finest cut meats.

TRADITIONAL CUISINE FROM PUGLIA
For those who love to cook even when on holiday, Masseria Montenapoleone has a kitchen at its guests’ disposal where you may make lunch or dinner using all the ingredients you have carefully selected.

THE POOL & THE BAR
One area is dedicated to pampering yourself with the Jacuzzi. Outside, the wooden cabañas give well-being in the choice between shading and a vitamin D bath. And speaking of vitamins, juices and cocktails, prepared with freshly picked seasonal fruits, will contribute to the project of a rural experience, pure and refreshing.

EVENTS
A private and stunning place for unforgettable days, surrounded by the breathtaking nature of Puglia. The wonderful land of Puglia is a set of magical natural scenery, it is a place where you can find inspiration at every corner.

We design tailor-made events that we model following the wishes of our guests. Our secret spaces are transformed every time in a unique and extra-ordinary way. We offer 35 hectares overlooking the sea, green hills and millenary olive trees, to create an atmosphere that tells of unforgettable days to live and remember.

Masseria Montenapoleone offers the opportunity to celebrate both indoors and outdoors, using the different locations we have, giving life to itinerant events surrounded by the breathtaking Nature.

WEDDINGS IN PUGLIA
Each wedding is a unique experience for us. We create step by step the moments that the couple and the guests will share together in the masseria. Out of time, the most beautiful moments will be remembered forever, making a pure Love movie. An emotion painted with the splendor of the most authentic feelings, the palette of seasonal flowers and the goodness of the fruits of Puglia.

EVENTS & MEETINGS
A private and stunning place for unforgettable days, surrounded by the breathtaking nature of Puglia. We organize corporate events connected with our daily work of environmental sustainability and biodiversity recovery.

Our team buildings are focused on the local agricultural production. The different teams, having fun, will compare each other and learn how to “Become a Massaro (farmer)”.

YOGA RETREATS
A private and stunning place for unforgettable experiences, surrounded by the breathtaking nature of Puglia. The magic of the Apulian nature recalls the organization of yoga retreats.

The energy of the earth, the olive trees and their fruits are the protagonists of moments dedicated to the exercise of being happy in the present moment. Practice, meals and activities are the soul of each event, unique and unrepeatable.

GREEN SOUL
At Masseria Montenapoleone we promote biodiversity. We cultivate the land respecting our long peasant tradition. We follow the methods of organic agriculture. We respect the crop rotation and we employ many ancient seed species. We support native species in order to preserve the identity of our land.

WHEAT
In the world of cereals, we produce spelt, the Saragolla and Senatore Cappelli durum wheats and the Gentil Rosso soft wheat. The spelt is the most ancient type of cultivated wheat, it has been used as human nourishment since the Neolithic Age.

The cultivation of the spelt has been reevaluated in recent years by companies interested in organic cultivation, since it is a rustic plant that does not require chemistry for its cultivation. It has great nutritional properties and it is one of the least calorie types of wheat.

Saragolla is considered the ancestor of all modern durum wheats. The grain of this wheat is rich in vegetable proteins, lipids, mineral salts and has a very low gluten concentration.

We produce pasta with this wheat in its purity, a pasta that has an excellent hold during cooking and a spicy and intense flavor. Its use in the kitchen is very versatile as it adapts very well to both rustic and more refined preparations. Available for sale.

Senatore Cappelli is an ancient wheat, rich in flavonoids and antioxidants. It has a very low gluten content, various anti-inflammatory properties and is able to provide more vitamins and minerals than a modern durum wheat that has been produced following a conventional agricultural method.

Gentil Rosso is our soft wheat, an ancient variety rich in iron, magnesium and vitamin B, also low in gluten. Ancient grains, compared to modern varieties, contain a different and vast range of more digestible and nutritious proteins.

Every June we celebrate the harvest with the “Wheat Festival”, a day dedicated to the experience of baking shared with our guests. Our flour is stone-ground according to the traditional method. We make our pasta, bread, taralli, friselle, pizza, focaccia bread and dessert. Available for sale.

Our cooking class is titled “The Wheat Experience” and was born with the aim of telling and knowing the productive spirit of the farm, sensitizing the participants to a healthier and more respectful choice towards themselves and the planet.

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
A vigorous oil produced from centenary olive trees that tell the ancient story of Puglia and the Monteneve family. Golden yellow in color, it gives fragrant notes with a sweet intensity. To be enjoyed raw with salads, vegetable soups and legumes.

An oil produced from millenary olive trees that express the vigor of thousands of seasons. Il Mille is the oil that identifies itself with the territory and that embodies the plain of the centuries-old olive trees of Puglia. Harmonious fruity notes to be enjoyed with the typical dishes of the Apulian tradition, from the Regina tomato to the mashed beans, bruschetta, friselle, wild herbs, zucchini, aubergines and with all the most sincere dishes of our special land.

The richness of a blend of three Apulian cultivars, Cima di Melfi, Coratina and Picholine, grown on trees planted about 25 years ago. Three different and complementary types of olives that expertly mixed generate a unique taste.

A lively oil, with a strong character that embodies the energy of youth. Intense fruity notes to be enjoyed with dishes with a strong flavor, meat and fish. The Olive growing is a family tradition.

Nonno Giacomo, progenitor of the Monteneve family, dedicated his whole life to the production of the most precious nectar that the land of Puglia gives us, founding together with other partners, in 1959 the first cooperative oil mill of Pezze di Greco.

Elixir of youth, beauty and good health, the extra virgin olive oil is the founding base of our cuisine. We produce three different qualities, all organic, cataloged according to the years of the trees: Il Cento, Il Mille, Il Venti5.

WINE
Primi Passi, a Susumaniello made in purity, is our organic red wine. Giuliano has chosen to produce this variety of Italian grapes, cultivated only in Puglia and in the Brindisi area, almost disappeared in the past.

Following the philosophy of the biodiversity, he chose to enhance the heritage of the Apulian native vines in danger of extinction. The name refers to the “somarello – the little donkey”, indicating its high productivity, a plant loaded with bunches, just “like a donkey”.

The result is a table wine that offers hints of red fruits on the palate, a nectar with delicate tannins, a Southern product that has had the chance to receive the sun. The vineyard is still young, hence the name “Primi Passi – First Steps”, dedicated to Marcella, the firstborn of Giuliano.

The footprints depicted on the label belong to her. The vineyard, located in front of the sea, is a pleasant place where special events come to life to highlight the richness and excellence of the farm’s organic products.

RENEWABLE ENERGY
The commitment made towards the environment protection led us to meet the partial energy needs of our company with the use of renewable energies. Our photovoltaic system produces electricity. The use of the latest generation of solar panels and the biomass system allow us to produce domestic hot water and to produce thermal energy, in order to heat our rooms.

VEGETABLE GARDEN
Following the changing of the seasons, our garden gives us delicacies that give life to our cuisine focused on tradition with an eye always on innovation.

We produce different qualities of tomato, chard, asparagus, artichokes, different types of salad, onions, courgettes, aubergines, turnip greens, broccoli, celery, parsley and fennel. White chickpeas, black chickpeas, broad beans, peas, red peas, lentils and carobs are our legumes.

ORCHARD
We produce ancient fruits, such as red dates and arbutus. Our fig trees give us the fiorone and different qualities of fig. We keep on producing the “Tondina di Ostuni” almond, sweeter and tastier, rich in oil, almost disappeared due to the standardization of the market.

Oranges, lemons, cedars, mandarins, loquats, prickly pears, red and white mulberries, arbutus, plums, green plums, black cherries, pears and quinces are available to our guests, to be picked and enjoyed outdoors when they are ripe. We produce marmalades, jams and preserves with our fruits.

SPONTANEOUS PLANTS & HERBS
We use aromatic herbs and wild plants a lot in our kitchen. They are bearers of countless benefits, rich in minerals, vitamins and amino acids, they have antiseptic and disinfectant properties, they help digestion and help to limit the use of salt in the making of our dishes.

Walking through the farm you will meet thyme, rosemary, myrtle, sage, mint, parsley, mallow, valerian, verbena, portulaca, arugula, spontaneous chicory, the caper plant, the plant of the chili pepper and many others.

THE WORK OF THE BEES
Bees play a very important role in our organic farming project. By carrying out their natural pollination activity, they become our great allies and they also give us delicious honey, both during Spring and Summer. The honey they produce in October serves them as a reserve to face Winter time and we do not touch it. We welcome the families of other professional organic beekeepers.

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
Our design supports the sustainability project. We value objects from the past found in the farm and in antique markets. The search for antique furniture is constant in order to periodically renew the rooms according to the seasons.

The use of colors and fabrics tell the encounter between the Mediterranean palette and the nuances of Northern Europe, a perfect synthesis of the cultural meeting that our farm represents.  From the beginning, the artisan artist Alessandro Galizia has taken care of the design and the recovery of furniture, supported by the creative advice of our family.

The processing of local materials, such as stone and wood, is the basis of the conservative recovery work, together with the use of biological and eco-sustainable mortar. The rooms fully express the philosophy of recovery, each presenting its own uniqueness, both for the design and for the choice of fabrics.

The love for tradition is combined with the desire for originality: shoe racks made with old shutters and rudimentary tools used in agriculture are transformed into pieces of furniture, accompanied by ancient prints, wooden doors and iron beds from the beginning of the century.

The antique taps are enhanced in their shine, the large handcrafted beds are caressed by Provencal impressions. In all the rooms there is a coiffeuse, the corner where, at one time, the women of the masseria cared for make-up and hair.

It is possible to sleep in a cave, the Grotta degli Angeli, a unique experience in a place that contains history and passion for life. Our common areas and restaurants fully express our desire to translate the past into an eternal present.

CEREAL BASED COSMETIC LINE
For the care of the body and hygiene of our guests we have produced an organic cosmetic line based on cereals that they will find in the room, available for purchase.

GREEN CORNERS
Observe. Listen. Smell. Touch. Taste. These are the verbs that immediately connect us to the sensorial sphere. We ask you to add another sense, the magical sense of places surrounded by the Love for Nature, its flowers and fruits. Places full of history, places that whisper the emotions of past stories, places eager to welcome stories yet to be lived.

THE OLD PORCH
This is the place for the breakfast time, outdoor or on the veranda. This is one of the oldest areas of the farm, where past and present merge, with a frame made of stone, wood and colorful flowers.

All day you can enjoy your experience in this place, in the shade or in the sun, choosing the iron benches or the wicker seats. You will be surrounded by the divine scent of Nature and stimulated by the desire to taste the arbutus, red dates, pears or loquats, depending on the season.

THE CITRUS GROVE
This is our ancient enchanted garden. Lemons and Oranges that draw the profile of its environment keep you company, for moments dedicated to reflection, to the relaxation of both body and mind. When the scent of orange blossom spreads in the air, the inebriating effect tells stories of rebirth and serenity.

THE FIG WORLD
You will find our fig trees, of different qualities, in various areas of the farm. Walking in the direction of the sea you will meet a wonderful array, you will see that each tree chases the other, it is a play of shapes and colors with the sky and the rest of the vegetation.

Just beyond the Old Porch, there is our “Il Giardino dei Fichi” where you can sunbathe in their company, while enjoying the fruits, or reading and thinking protected by their large and beautiful leaves. Another family of figs keeps company immediately after the almond grove, you will discover them chasing the west.

THE ALMOND GROVE
In spring, the thick white hair would make every human being who is sensitive to the beauty of life fall in love. The sea of elegant white flowers is the ideal setting for a signature picnic and family portraits.

When the flower gives way to the fruit, you can taste the “Tondina di Ostuni” almond, sweeter and tastier, rich in oil and almost disappeared due to the standardization of the market.

You can put the shell on the dry-stone wall and open it with the help of a stone, just like we did as children. The satisfying feeling of simple happiness will stay with you in the memories of a moment spent in synergy with Nature.

THE VINEYARD
This is the place where our “Primi Passi”, pure Susumaniello red wine, comes to life. You will appreciate a sweet view from its terrace: a multitude of ancient olive trees reaches the Adriatic Sea, with the Torre Canne Lighthouse that stands out on the horizon, reminding us that we are always connected to the water element, a vital source for our productions.

You can have a moment just for yourself in this magical space and at the same time you can join the many experiences we love to design surrounded by its unique microclimate. Aperitifs, lunches and dinners to be enjoyed exclusively or with other guests.

THE POOL
A mirror of crystal-clear water, living stones and a thick vegetation, this is the scenario for your swim under the blue sky of our Puglia. The welcome in her womb recalls the shoreline, ideal for the little ones.

One area is dedicated to pampering yourself with the Jacuzzi. Outside, the wooden cabañas give well-being in the choice between shading and a vitamin D bath. And speaking of vitamins, juices and cocktails, prepared with freshly picked seasonal fruits, will contribute to the project of a rural experience, pure and refreshing.

THE RURAL GYM 
Keeping fit in the open air was our aim when we decided to dedicate an area of the farm to our Rural Gym. A path to tone and strengthen the muscular system, enjoying a sea view, among olive trees and cultivated fields. Pure oxygen for body and mind, healthy and beautiful.

Our little guests deserve a personalized space dedicated to their fun. A castle and wooden games are available to stimulate the imagination immersed in the Nature.

THE OLIVE GROVES
The olive tree, a priceless natural monument, is the heart of the farm. The production of the extra virgin olive oil is a family tradition. Source of long youth and good health, it is the basic ingredient of our cuisine. Our beautiful and vigorous olive trees love and protect us.

The centuries-old olive trees are our grandparents, wise advisers and fertile witnesses of the history of our land. For centuries they have been together taking the benefits of the iodine scent that comes from the nearby sea.

Their shapes are different depending on the light, in the morning they can have one, at sunset another, discovering them is fun and helps to connect with their special soul.

The younger trees find a home in the direction of the valley, thinner and lively, they are equally able to give great emotions, to the palate and to the sight. Walking among the olive trees of Puglia is a cathartic experience, it cheers up the mind and it nourishes the soul.

CHRISTIANE’S FLOWERS
The passion for flowers was born with the coming into the world of her soul which is sensitive towards the great beauty. Christiane Van Gaubergen, Belgian by birth and Apulian by adoption, brought to Puglia her love for flower gardens, an attention that tells of her Nordic origins.

As soon as she was 20, Christiane decided to follow her lover and moved to Pezze di Greco, from the lively and cosmopolitan Brussels to the traditions of Southern Italy. She chose the sun and the beauty of a genuine and sincere land, qualities that perfectly match her spirit.

Puglia has become part of her, always keeping her Flemish allure alive. The cultural encounter that describes his personality can be noticed in her flower design. Periodically she redesigns the many flowery spaces of the farm, modulating types, colors and varieties.

Do not miss the flowery arch of the ancient portico in Spring, the enchanting perfume and the chromatic beauty of roses and jasmine transcend time and space.

SECRET GREEN CORNERS
Spending a unique farm holiday in Puglia, follow the white rabbit of your imagination, perhaps you will get lost and wandering among the innermost paths of your mind and your desires you will land at those hidden ports that we have created for you. Places where you can think, read, reflect, listen to your music or the notes of Nature. A place where, above all things, to dream. Look for them!

EXPERIENCES
Masseria Montenapoleone’s open spaces liberate your mind and soul. Sitting in one of the gardens and watching the stars or a new dawn are experiences you can enjoy at any time of year.

This spot, full of charm and character, surrounded by nature, brings some very unique sensations – your discovery of authentic ancient flavours, reading a book written by one of the great authors of the area, writing and feeling inspired by the landscape, or just simply touching the nature around you.

COOKING CLASS
Our farmer will lead you in the heart of the Apulian cuisine, putting your fingers literally in the pie. You will learn to prepare the dough with bran and flour, adding that just enough of salt and water, giving life to the unique orecchiette, to the witty cavatelli and the more relaxed strascinate.

The lesson will be topped with the story dedicated to the farm production of different types of wheat, with nice anecdotes related to the tradition and the local history. A good glass of wine will pamper your heart and stimulate your creativity.

EXTRAVIRGIN OLIVE OIL TASTING 
Our farmer / sommelier will take you for a stroll around the farm, reaching the thousand years old olive grove, while telling you stories and traditions from the past connected to the rural production and the cultivation of extra virgin olive oil.

You will have the opportunity to taste the three qualities of extra virgin olive oil, all organically produced in the farm: Il Mille, Il Cento, Il Venti5. Il Mille, a monocultivar, produced by our thousand years old trees; Il Cento, monocultivar, produced by our hundred years old trees; Il Venti5, a blend produced by our youngest trees.

The experience will be enriched by a local aperitif (chick peas, fried broad beans, olives, friselle, tomatoes, almonds, taralli and focacce) putting your souls together embraced by the authentic taste of Puglia.

WINE TASTING
Our farmer / sommelier will take you for a stroll around the farm, reaching the vineyard while telling you stories and traditions from the past connected to the rural production and the cultivation of the grapevine. You will discover how the love relationship among the land, the climate and the seasons is always different, producing fruits which are never the same.

When the tasting desire will be compelling, our farmer / sommelier will offer you three types of wine: Susumaniello red wine “Primi Passi” produced by Masseria Montenapoleone, a white and a rosé, all organically produced.

The experience will be enriched by a local aperitif (chickpeas, fried broad beans, olives, friselle, tomatoes, almonds, taralli and focacce) putting your souls together embraced by the authentic taste of Puglia.

THE VINEYARD EXPERIENCE
The experience in the vineyard is a special chance to have lunch or dinner surrounded by a unique microclimate, enjoying the retro allure created by our d’antan design pieces.

Facing the Adriatic Sea, it is possible to taste the farm to table seasonal goodies prepared by our chef, while sipping our Susumaniello red wine, which is produced on site, and the signature cocktails made with our grape juice.

You will feel truly embraced by the authentic taste of Puglia. The experience of the “Lunch or Dinner in the Vineyard” includes an ad hoc set-up and two possible tasting menu options.

DINNER UNDER THE STARS
Our rural beach is the location for several experiences to be lived in communion with Nature. Getting on the carpet of fantasy is one of our favorite activities. The Moroccan-style dinner is a journey into the taste of the Apulian food and wine.

It recalls the image of a meal in the desert, among a thousand candles and dreams to be share with open eyes, under a blanket of stars which can appear closer than ever. The sea on the horizon releases its scent, inebriating the olive trees and the vegetation of the masseria.

BIKING
Cycling in the countryside along secret paths, we admire thousand years old olive trees until reaching a local farm for a fresh cheese experience and tasting.

The tour keeps going on through the Apulian astonishing nature towards the Dolmen of Montalbano, whose origins are dated to the Bronze Age. This will be the magic place for a pic-nic designed to enjoy the local goodies of our beloved Puglia.

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Always thinking about the silver lining and the new opportunities that a state of crisis brings, now it is possible to move your office wherever you want. You can choose the background you prefer for your working hours.

If you like the blue sky, the rural atmosphere, with colorful flowers and lush plants, farm to table food, our #BusinessExperience is what you are looking for. Our office has no walls and ideas fly high. Our mind needs new stimuli to create. We are convinced that the situation we are experiencing will be very useful to us. We respect the Planet. We live sustainable. We wait for you.

Rooms: 12

Price: from 129 EUR per night

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Masseria San Domenico offers boutique-style intimacy bound with first class facilities such as a magnificent outdoor free-form swimming pool. After a careful restoration, completed respecting the old shapes and the original building materials, the tower was converted into a 5 star deluxe resort in 1996.

The building itself dates back to the 15th century, when it was used by the Knights of Malta as a watch-tower. An impressive free-form seawater pool flows its way through the lush gardens and the 2 exclusive beaches (one sandy one rocky) allows guests to soak up some sun without the crowds.

The Spa and Thalassotherapy centre makes use of the rich seawater and seaweed, the two essential elements of thalassotherapy, found in the nearby Adriatic Sea, just 500 metres away. Four beautiful bedrooms “pied dans l’eau” where you will be lulled by the lapping of waves on the rocks.

A scenario of natural beauty. Considered one of the best golf clubs in Italy, the San Domenico Golf is a prestigious 18 hole golf course overlooking the Adriatic sea. Against the backdrop of a cobalt blue sky and sea, the whitewashed Masseria San Domenico lies only 500 meters from the Adriatic coast in the Puglia region of Italy.

MASSERIA
Against the backdrop of the blue Mediterranean sky and sea, Masseria San Domenico lies only 500 metres from the Adriatic coast in the Italy’s Puglia region, its whitewashed building standing amidst centenarian olive groves. The building itself dates back to the 15th century, when it was used by the Knights of Malta as a watch-tower.

After a careful restoration, completed respecting the old shapes and the original building materials, the tower was converted into a 5 star deluxe resort whose charm recalls the history of the region, a land where Eastern and Mediterranean cultures have flourished together.

Masseria San Domenico offers boutique-style intimacy bound with first class facilities such as a magnificent outdoor free-form swimming pool, a state-of-the-art Thalassotherapy Spa, a lovely beach, two tennis courts, a modern gym and a challenging 18-hole golf course.

THE HISTORY OF MASSERIA
In the Puglia region, the “masserie” were large agricultural centers for farming the land and preserving farm produces. Several buildings were used for the working of farm produce. One building was the house for the “massaro’s” workers and was -occasionally- used by the owners as their residence.

The historical main building of the Masseria San Domenico dates back to the XIV century and was used by the Knights of Malta, whose main center in Puglia was S. Stefano, as a watch tower against Saracens’ attacks.

The Masseria San Domenico encompasses this historic main building with its ancient slits and chimneys whose architectural structures developed around the beginning of the XX century following the needs of the agricultural activities.

Surrounded by 60 hectares of ancient olive trees and orchards, and keeping intact the original architectural structure, the Masseria San Domenico has been restored and converted into a refined hotel. The Masseria San Domenico has been in activity since 1996.

ROOMS & SUITES
We have 40 fully non-smoking rooms and suites. All rooms are equipped with air conditioned, satellite Tv and pay per view TV, free wi-fi connection, safe, mini bar and hairdryer.

We have available goose feather, latex pillows and orthopaedic pillows. The bed is king size (190x200cm or 190x220cm in some room categories) but we can provide 2 separate beds on request.

SAN DOMENICO SUITE
The San Domenico Suite is our most exclusive suite (130mtq), in a prime location and with a huge terrace (70sqm) offering a breath-taking view over our swimming pool and the sea on the far distance.

With 2 double bedrooms and a separate living room featuring a beautiful fireplace and kitchenette area, this suite is ideal for families or for friends but also for romantic getaways. It is elegantly furnished and equipped with all modern comforts.

GARDEN SUITE
Each of our Garden suites (60 sqm) is furnished in a unique and authentic style. They are located on the ground floor with a spacious private garden and boast a large bedroom, a separate living room that can be turned into a second single bedroom, one or two bathrooms featuring a bathtub and a shower.

MASSERIA SUITES
The Masseria Suites (55sqm) are located in the ancient building, on the ground or first floor and each one is furnished in a unique and authentic style. They have a spacious bedroom, a separate living area, one or two bathrooms with bath and shower and an outdoor space.

RESTAURANTS
Our luxury hotel restaurants in Puglia boast lovely settings and allow you to go through an unforgettable experience. You can choose to spend your convivial moments in an elegant eighteenth-century dining room, by the poolside or by the sea.

The traditional recipes are all prepared with fresh ingredients and home-grown vegetables. Typical products and excellent wines will give you a taste of what the essence of Puglia really is.

SAN DOMENICO RESTAURANT
This suggestive dining room with arched vaults dates back to the XVIII century. Keeping with its original purpose of oil press, Masseria San Domenico’s restaurant offers specialties from the typical cuisine of Puglia with the emphasis is on seasonally available ingredients accompanied by a rich selection of the best wines from this region.

Vegetables and home-grown products such as olive oil and fruit are grown or produced in San Domenico’s own land and fresh fish and shellfish come from our Adriatic Coast.

SAN DOMENICO BY THE POOL
Overlooking the magnificent swimming pool and surrounded by the scent of jasmine and bougainvillea, the San Domenico by the pool is where summer guests can enjoy a mouth-watering buffet or an atmospheric à la carte dinner.

Highest-quality fresh ingredients, salads, grilled vegetable, fish, meat, home-made pasta and traditional dishes of the Apulian cuisine, recognized all over the world for its diversity and variety.

SAN DOMENICO A MARE BAR
Seated in front of the Adriatic Sea, the chic and sociable San Domenico a mare is the perfect location to enjoy an aperitif sipping your favourite drink and tasting our freshly caught fish, the tipycal “crudo di mare” (raw) and a selection of magnificent oysters.

ULIVO BAR
Elegant atmosphere, roaring fire and comfortable sofas during the colder months makes Bar Ulivo a desirable location for cozy winter evenings. Different spaces and atmospheres give privacy and a variety of amusements such as live music, reading and leisure.

In summer, its terraces with breathtaking views over the pool and the Masseria gardens make it an unforgettable place where sunset aperitifs are memories for life. The wide choice of spirits offers guests an inviting suggestion for mixing and the day’s selection of snacks and small plates complete the offer.

POOL BAR
Under the shadow of one of Masseria’s centuries-old olive trees, our “Pool Bar” offers a wide variety of drinks, snacks and fresh seasonal fruit juices, combining a healthy lifestyle with your Apulian holiday. Large spaces, comfortable armchairs and sun beds give relaxation surrounded by the majesty of the beautiful swimming pool and Masseria’s lush garden.

SPA & WELLNESS
Thalassotherapy is the basis of our wellbeing services and has a long tradition. Since ancient times the use of seawater was known as the primary source of purification for the organism.

The mineral richness and abundance of oligoelements help to relieve stress and revitalize your body and mind. Our selection of cosmetics and massages, treatments, rituals, facial and body therapies complete the experience with results that can be seen and felt.

WELLBEING & HAPPINESS
Our mission is to promote a healthy, happy and sustainable lifestyle, inspired by the healing benefits of the Mediterranean lifestyle with the essential elements of the thalassotherapy and the beneficial properties of the olive oil.

THALASSO TREATMENTS
Its salinity is very rich in minerals and the abundance of trace elements also makes it a primary source of purifi-cation for the human organism. The water used in our center is drawn from a deep underground stratum, which sits at about 400 meters below the sea level.

This water is also completely purified by means of filters and is then heated in our center’s circuit using the most up-to-date equipment. Another beneficial richness coming from the sea is seaweed.

Our seaweeds have vast concentrations of minerals and vitamins, essential for the improvement of our biological functions. The seaweed is crushed and micropow-ered and then added to sea water in hydro massage and compresses. Sea water and seaweed, are an exceptional cocktail producing a equilibrating, tonic, invigorating and detoxifying effect.

THERMOGENESIS
Thermogenesis is a method that triggers body reactions to lose weight and allows getting back in shape in a natu-ral way. The latest studies on natural methods of weight loss show that exposure to temperatures lower than body tempe-rature triggers a physiological reaction that stimulates our body to burn excess fat.

The latest treatment in our SPA is precisely this thermogenesis bath, which starts immersing in water at 18 de-grees, until the temperature is gradually lowered in 20 minutes at 16 degrees.

Inside the tank, funtional exercices or hydro bike helps with the movement to decrease the sensation of cold by further enhancing the dispersion of heat turning food calories into body heat.

HEALTHY MEDITERRANEAN DIET
Our nutrition is based on a balanced lifestyle. The Mediterranean Diet is the combination of all the food habits in use among the populations overlooking the Mediterranean. This food model, which is even under UNESCO’s protection as world intangible cultural heritage, has proved unique in assuring the permanence of good health conditions along the years.

This is not only a low-calorie food regimen meant to make you lose weight, but also and most importantly a lifestyle based on typical recipes by the vibrant and fresh products found in the region. Personalized menus and fresh and tasty flavors promotes the interaction with the social environment, respect for the territory, biodiversity and further enhancement of the Apulian tradition.

SWIMMING POOL
Masseria San Domenico offers boutique-style intimacy bound with first class facilities such as the magnificent outdoor pool filled up with seawater.

SAN DOMENICO A MARE BEACH
Beach reserved exclusively to Masseria San Domenico’s guests, with a panoramic pontoon on the rocks with easy access to the sea and a corner of white sand overlooking a cove with turquoise and shallow waters. The beach has a renowned seafood restaurant, a bar and an elegant lounge for relaxing.

LA FONTE BEACH
Pretty cove of white sand shaded by tamarisk trees and adjacent to a water spring, the beach La Fonte is equipped with a bar, sun loungers and umbrellas and it is shared by the guests of Borgo Egnazia and it is therefore accessible to children.

MEETINGS & EVENTS
Providing a truly unique location for a high profile conference, a glamorous wedding or a one-of-a-kind social gathering, from April to November Masseria San Domenico is available for exclusive let (from 2 to 3 nights, on request only).

From December to March, the hotel’s meeting rooms and San Domenico restaurant are available for business reunions and family celebrations (without accommodation).

The vast choice of menus and excellent selection of wines add yet further to the hotel’s appeal as top class events venue. The hotel’s professional Events Team look forward to making your event at Masseria San Domenico a truly unforgettable experience!

SAN DOMENICO A MARE
Just 1km from the hotel, San Domenico a Mare is reserved for those who want to enjoy the sea in complete relaxation, with the same welcoming spirit of the Masseria San Domenico.

A oasis of peace immersed in a pristine natural environment from where to enjoy the beauty of the landscape and the refreshing sea breeze. Four contemporary “pied dans l’eau” rooms inspired by the seafaring culture allow for complete relaxation with the lulling sound of the waves.

As the sun sets over the magnificent Adriatic, enjoy an aperitivo of champagne, oysters, vodka and caviar designed for the most demanding tastes! The restaurant La Nassa promises a truly unforgettable experience, thanks to the skillful hands of the chef, who’s passionate about seafood recipes of the local tradition with special attention to the freshness and quality of local ingredients.

At La Nassa you will find a refined menu of freshly caught fish and finest carpaccios prepared by the chefs in a typical Apulian manner. Dinner at La nassa can be booked by guests staying at: Masseria San Domenico, Masseria Cimino, Masseria Le Carrube and Borgo Egnazia and the holders of our Membership Card.

SPORT ACTIVITIES
Surrounded by ancient olive trees and just footsteps from the Mediterranean Sea, we promote exercise as an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.

Our gym is equipped with the latest gym equiptments, free weights and Technogym weight machines, along with a full range of Technogym cardio equipments. Having pinpointed the areas that need extra attention, after a personal functional evaluation, personal training sessions will then help kick-start your potential.

AQUA GYM
Gym class in thalasso water combining muscular strenghthening and endurance, activating the blood circulation.

WALKING
Walking activity between the Masseria San Domenico is century old olive trees, combining exercises to tone legs and abs.

YOGA
Activity to strengthen muscles and bones, as well as delay the aging process., increase flexibility, balance and oxygenation while bringing awareness to your mind and body.

CYCLING
Cicle fun outdoor activity exploring the surroundings to keep you in shape.

Rooms: 40

Price: from 368 EUR per night

Source: www.masseriasandomenico.com

Discover history, tranquility and the luxury of simplicity at Masseria Calderisi. Once a stately country estate, the spirit of that time can still be felt – cheerful, exuberant and proud. On the edge of the lively beach life, the 17th-century farm has been revived as a charming boutique hotel, surrounded by 24 acres of olive groves, citrus and almond trees, herb gardens and vegetable beds.

The 17th century Masseria has 24 airy rooms and suites, furnished with traditional materials and contemporary touches. Relax in simple, elegant interiors, enjoy the peace of your own private garden, and refresh in the cool of lime washed stone walls. Our comfortable rooms are here to welcome you.

THE GROUNDS
Centuries-old olive trees surround the Masseria, extending over eight hectares towards the coast. Enjoy a barefoot morning under the trees, and sample our own organic olive oil made from the masseria’s harvests. Go for a walk in the olive groves and visit the masseria’s two adopted rescue donkeys that live there, enjoying an easy life relaxing in the sun.

MALIBU
An onsite boutique stocks elegant pieces from Italian luxury brands such as Etro, Max Mara, Valentino, and Missoni, as well as ceramics made in the nearby town of Grottaglie. The boutique also sells products made at the Masseria including organic olive oil, fruit jam and taralli, a traditional Puglian snack.

ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
Much of the ancient Masseria was constructed from tufa stone, quarried from the grounds of the property itself. The hotel’s architectural interventions blend seamlessly with these original structures, built sympathetically in traditional whitewashed stone.

Historic details such as high vaulted ceilings, stone fireplaces, and alcoves embedded in the deep walls have all been carefully preserved. The interiors combine local materials with international touches, creating a welcoming, contemporary take on a Puglian Masseria.

IL CORTILETTO
The Il Cortiletto rooms each have an ensuite shower and a private terrace and garden lined with bougainvillaea and lime trees, with views to the chapel across the piazza.

L’ULIVETO
Dating back to 1658, L’uliveto is set on the ground floor of the main building of the Masseria with a separate bedroom and sitting room with a fireplace. Relax on your private terrace overlooking the traditional and still blooming citrus grove.

TOWER 1658
A cosy room set on the first floor of the historic tower with views of the sea in the distance. Original details dating to 1658, such as high vaulted ceilings, stone fireplaces, and alcoves embedded in the deep walls have been preserved.

GIARDINO SUITES
A spacious private suite that combines the bedroom, sitting space, and fireplace with an outdoor walled garden. Your secluded garden is a perfect spot to unwind with a good book or for an afternoon siesta.

STABLE SUITE
Dating to the 17th century, the renovated stable suites each include a spacious sitting room with a vaulted ceiling and a separate bedroom with an ensuite shower. Enjoy slow mornings out on the sun-drenched terrace with views of the Masseria, or hideaway in the secluded walled garden behind, looking out over the neighbouring fields and olive groves.

TOWER SUITE
This private suite in the historic tower features original vaulted stone ceilings, a comfortable sitting room with a grand fireplace, and a separate bedroom with an ensuite shower. Step onto the wide roof terrace (shared with the Tower 1658 room) and enjoy a quiet evening aperitivo overlooking the olive groves below, with views of the Adriatic Sea in the distance.

IL FORTINO
Concealed among the estate’s ancient olive groves, the secluded Il Fortino suite features a grand sitting room with a fireplace and a separate bedroom with an ensuite shower.

Outside, a private walled garden encloses a personal pool and outdoor shower, surrounded by palms, bougainvillaea, and lemon and orange trees. Set away from the rest of the property, Il Fortino is the perfect spot for a secluded, exclusive retreat in the gardens of the Masseria.

LA CORTE
Masseria Calderisi’s restaurant, La Corte, serves a sophisticated, contemporary take on traditional Puglian cuisine. Many of the ingredients used each day are grown on the property and in the neighbouring fields, with fresh mozzarella and organic beef sourced from local farms, and fish and seafood caught from the nearby coast.

GIOIA POOL BAR
Our sun-drenched pool bar is an oasis of calm, surrounded by orange, lemon and olive trees. Take a seat at a table below a parasol and enjoy a laid-back lunch menu of light Italian salads, healthy international dishes, and fresh pizzas straight from the oven.

Indulge in some homemade ice cream in between swims, or rest on a sun lounger on the lawns below the olive trees with a refreshing spritz from the all-day cocktail menu.

APERO BAR
As evening cool washes over the Masseria, relax on pillows and rugs on the candlelit apero terrace to enjoy fresh Negronis from the aperitivo bar, accompanied by the sounds of laid-back music and humming cicadas. Meet other like-minded guests from across the globe and trade stories as the last rays of the sun catches in the silver canopy of the olive groves below.

PRIVATE DINNERS
A number of private dining options are available to our guests. Enjoy an elegant, gourmet meal under the stars on a private terrace, serviced by your own waiter for the evening, or indulge in a traditional, Puglian farm menu at a candlelit table in the olive groves, the ancient trees illuminated by delicate lanterns.

WEDDINGS
We are here to welcome you and your guests on your special day. With 24 rooms, a restaurant, bar, pool and consecrated chapel onsite, you can celebrate your wedding in whichever way you like: with a church service, outside on the piazza with candlelit dining and music, or in the large Moroccan tent pitched in the tranquil olive groves. Enjoy a dinner of classic Puglian cuisine and an after-party with music and dancing on the warm Mediterranean night.

EVENTS
If you or your loved ones are having a notable birthday, christening, or other family or personal occasion, come to celebrate it at Masseria Calderisi. Our Moroccan tent pitched permanently in the olive groves, is at your disposal for the event of your choice.

Enjoy a christening lunch or birthday meal at one of several locations around the Masseria: inside the restaurant in the historic farmhouse, on the rooftop terrace, or outside in the open piazza – the choice is yours.

CALDERISI BEACH
Feet in the sand, face in the sun – enjoy summer days by the sea, just a few kilometres from Masseria Calderisi. Sit and watch the world go by at Calderisi Beach, our private strip of sand, equipped with sunbeds, parasols, and a drinks service for the exclusive use of our guests. A complimentary shuttle takes you to and from the beach, a ten-minute drive away from the Masseria.

BOAT TRIPS
Book a private boat of your choice for a lunch or evening cruise along the Adriatic. Enjoy aperitivi, local delicacies, and evocative Italian music, with unrivalled views of whitewashed fishing villages along the coast, and the chance to anchor up and dive in for a refreshing swim whenever the mood takes you.

EXPLORE
Hop on one of our complimentary bicycles for a ride through the olive groves across our eight-hectare estate, or head out to explore the neighbouring farms and villages of the countryside.

For trips further afield, a number of iconic towns and UNESCO protected sites are within easy driving distance from the Masseria, including the trulli of Alberobello, the hilltop town of Ostuni, and the coastal towns of Monopoli and Polignano a Mare, where the iconic beach of Lama Monachile can be found.

PIZZA COOKING CLASSES
Join Pietro, our head chef, for a pizza cooking class at the masseria’s ancient stone oven. Pietro will help you pick fresh vegetables and herbs from the masseria’s gardens, and show you how to use his homemade doughs to craft your base. Cook your pizza in the wood-fired oven, and enjoy your creations, crispy and bubbling, on a dining table set up on the piazza outside.

OLIVE OIL AND WINE TASTING
Visit our restaurant to enjoy one of our intimate wine and olive oil tastings. Let the winegrowers of our region guide you through a selection of renowned wines from Puglia – from honest country wines to exquisite and sought-after vintage drops, paired with local extra virgin olive oils for their complementary flavours.

SPA TREATMENTS
Book a treatment with one of our therapists at our small onsite spa. Choose from a range of facial and full-body treatments, including relaxing massages, cleansing scrubs, and revitalising essential oil treatments.

Indulge in a full head-to-toe massage, featuring a full body scrub using ingredients from the masseria’s gardens, such as honey, salt, lemon and olive oil, and a herbal compress made from rosemary, calendula and lavender.

FITNESS & YOGA
Join us for a complimentary yoga class in the olive groves or on the roof terrace. Experience a harmonious mix of poses, breathing techniques and meditation, with mats, towels and water provided to all our guests. A small onsite gym is also at your disposal, equipped with Technogym products. Head over for a workout, or combine with a run or cycle around the estate.

Rooms: 24

Price: from 293 EUR per night

Source: www.masseriacalderisi.com

Masseria Salamina, agricultural centre and noble residence since the end of 1600. Once fortified to defend itself from the attacks of Saracen pirates, for over twenty years it has housed a farmhouse rich in history and charm, in which the ancient agricultural vocation is combined with an authentic hospitality.

The De Miccolis Angelini Family has been the owner since 1986, will take care of your hospitality and your well-being, leading you into the charm of the past and making you relive the simple life of the farm, full of wonderful environments, steeped in agricultural tradition and pure Mediterranean atmosphere.

The Masseria, framed by battlements and a small central tower, offers, among large and welcoming common areas and centuries-old olive trees of Puglia, twenty rooms equipped with every comfort of different types divided between standard with mezzanine, two-room apartments and master suites.

TWO ROOMS APARTMENT
Built in the north-east wing of the masseria, where once there was the sheep pen and the barn, there are 8 apartments of about 50 square metres each, equipped with heating and air conditioning, a TV, a safe and a kitchen complete with a large refrigerator, an induction hob, dishes.

Each two-room apartment has an independent entranceway and its own equipped outdoor area, it consists of a living room with a single bed, a double bedroom, a bathroom with a shower and a small kitchen.

Four two-room apartments on the ground floor, under the suggestive arches of the portico and four on the first floor, with an entrance from the terrace, sea view or centuries-old olive grove.

STANDARD WITH MEZZANINE 
In the north-west wing of the masseria, which once housed the stables, there are 6 rooms with mezzanine, equipped with air conditioning and heating, a television, a refrigerator, a safe.

All with an independent entranceway, with a table and chairs outside, which can overlook the internal courtyard of the masseria where dinner is served or in the citrus grove; on the ground floor consists a living room with 1 or 2 single beds and a bathroom with a shower, and on the mezzanine, there is a double bedroom created in the large barrel vault.

JUNIOR SUITE SUPERIOR
On the ground floor, large room located on the ground floor and with two entrances. It consists of a double bed (or twin), double entrance from the main door or from the internal courtyard, additional bed, a double shower or waterfall effect shower.

DINING
The restaurant of the masseria offers menus close to tradition, with dishes that enhance the taste of authentic flavours through genuine ingredients and organic raw materials, produced in our family-run business and in the agricultural and agri-food companies of our territory.

WEDDING IN SALENTO
Imagine an ancient Masseria from the 1600s, immersed in the Apulian countryside among rows of centuries-old almond and olive trees, wrapped in the Mediterranean scents of lavender and oregano. Imagine the party, the joy, the atmosphere of a day that will become eternal, the tables full of genuine and fresh products, prepared with wisdom and authenticity.

THE FARM
The main cultivation activity of the company, which has over 60 hectares, between the countryside of Monopoli, Putignano and Fasano, is that of the olive tree, including about 25 hectares located in the Parco delle Dune Costiere, aimed at the production of Superior category extra virgin olive.

We also produce jams, marmalade, vegetables, wheat, pasta, flour, almonds, wine grapes, fruit and a line of natural cosmetics with extra virgin olive oil.

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
Thanks to the attention to every detail, from cultivation to harvesting and milling, extraordinary oils are obtained which, depending on the olives used, have different organoleptic characteristics.

Masseria Salamina extra virgin olive oil is obtained thanks to the milling, with mechanical means only, of varieties of olives typical of the Apulian territory – ogliarola, leccino, frantoio and coratina – grown mainly in the countryside of Fasano (Br), inside of the Regional Park of the Coastal Dunes.

Each of our oils expresses the soul of the Apulian territory and its unrivalled olive vocation: the almond of the orgiarola, the density of the leccino and its delicate tones, the strength of the coratina, hints of artichoke, carob, tomato and almond will become ingredients essential for making different combinations in the preparation of your dishes and an irreplaceable food in your diet.

Using a REAL extra virgin olive oil does not only mean choosing an unparalleled flavour, but it is a healthy habit to guarantee our body polyphenols and vitamins essential for our well-being.

The harvesting technique, aimed at avoiding injury to the olives and contact with the ground, allows to obtain very low levels of acidity and unique organoleptic properties. The olives are harvested in the optimum veraison period (colour change) to obtain the best polyphenolic, antioxidant and organoleptic qualities.

JAMS, MARMALADES & PRESERVES
The best of Apulian fruit, with artisan recipes, without thickeners or colourings. Respect for seasonality and enhancement of typical fruits are our main ingredients.

Along with the classic jams, such as apricots, strawberries and plums, some specialties: bitter orange marmalade, a rare, bitter and digestive fruit; Clingstone peach jam, a local quality of peach with an intense aroma; that of Pumpkin, suitable to accompany savoury cheeses and the quince jam, ‘Marmelo’, the oldest of all, from which the term Marmalade originates.

Preserves, an ancient tradition handed down from generation to generation, the most natural, genuine and immediate method to stock up on healthy and good foods to be consumed at any time of the year. We offer you the tomato sauce and typical product of the tradition that never fails on the Apulian table.

SOAP & CREMES COSMETICS 
Already in ancient times, olive oil was considered precious for body care and today its properties are scientifically recognized. This is why we have created a complete line of cosmetics based on our extra virgin olive oil, enriched with natural ingredients and made in an artisanal way, because we believe that nature, in its perfect balance, has given us everything we need.

OUR CROPS: ALMONDS, VEGETABLES & FRUIT 
Here every season offers variety and flavour. Cime di rapa, broccoli, chicory of different varieties, fennel, winter cabbage are gathered under the rows of centuries-old olive trees; peppers, courgettes, aubergines, courgette flowers, lettuce and summer tomatoes. Even the orchard among the 46 varieties present, guarantees healthy, genuine and high-quality products all year round.

To preserve our biodiversity, ancient varieties are cultivated that have risked extinction, such as the mandarin ‘Profumato di Monopoli’, the tomato ‘of the queen’ and, in the land located in the Parco delle Dune Costiere, organic durum wheat of ancient variety, with excellent nutritional characteristics and a unique and authentic taste.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
The reconversion of the places for the accommodation business was subject to careful renovations, with the aim of improving the usability of guests and the quality of the services offered, while respecting and enhancing the existing and the historical and cultural background it represented. We therefore tried to follow the development of the accommodation business in an eco-sustainable way.

For example, by creating a biomass heating system, integrated with solar panels and district heating, which allowed us to obtain greater efficiency and effectiveness compared to other energy sources, using the wood chips produced by the pruning of our centuries-old olive trees, a of the most expensive processing stages.

In 2009, thanks to this choice, we won the Oscar green, energy for the future. Another example is the system that was chosen for the swimming pool, with natural purification, which uses sea salt to produce chlorine, thus avoiding the intense use of the chemical one.

Among the projects there is the construction of a photovoltaic system to achieve energy autonomy and we are promoters of an eco-sustainable mobility initiative, through the use by our guests of electric vehicles and charging points located throughout the territory.

ACTIVITIES
Immersing yourself in our world will be a unique experience full of proposals for all tastes. You will be able to discover with us the company’s productions and the secrets of the wonderful Apulian rural landscape.

COOKING CLASS
The emotions you will experience while gathering the fruits of the earth with your own hands and working them into typical Apulian dishes will bring special meaning to your holiday and you will experience the authentic tastes of this wonderful area.

Chiara, a passionate Mediterranean cook, will share the secrets of a long tradition of Apulian cuisine with you and present you with authentic, freshly prepared delicacies using products from our region.

HANDMADE NOODLES: FROM WHEAT.. TO PASTA AND FOCACCIA
Wheat, one of the basic foods of the Mediterranean diet, will be the main player in this activity. You will be able to practice the typical art of creating fresh noodles and focaccia according to the traditions of our region.

TARALLI, FRISELLE & PANZEROTTI
Food symbolizes culture and togethernes, don’t miss out on a tasting of these three dishes. Just wait and see how these dishes bring joy to the table! Taralli and Friselle are never missing in our stock and Panzerotti represent an informal meal, creating an immediate feeling of festivity amongst friends and family!

BREAD
Bread, one of the oldest foods in history, is rich in symbols and traditions, and one of the most varied products on our tables nowadays. Let us discover its origins and natural purity together!

GARDEN IN THE MASSERIA
With the visit of the ancient Masseria from 1600, we will accompany you on the discovery of the organic agritourism. In this way you will be able to understand the importance of the biodiversity and seasonal availability of vegetables and you will do the shopping with this awareness.

We will finish the excursion with a practical activity in the garden dedicating ourselves to the theme of the local wild plants.

TREKKING IN THE REGIONAL PARK OF THE COASTAL DUNES
Walk with a duration of 1,5 hours on our fields in the Regional park of the coastal dunes of Torre Canne and San Leonardo to explore the unique habitat that is rich in the millennia-old tradition of agriculture and agricultural innovations in accordance with the biodiversity.

Explore here in the midst of the azure sea blue, dunes, Lame (natural karstic springs) and ancient olive trees the heart of Apulia!

TREKKING ATOP THE HILLS
Embark on a wonderful walk on the Murgia dei Trulli to enjoy a breathtaking view of the plain of the centuries-old olive trees and the beautiful sea. Discover ancient “Tratturi” and the Mediterranean macchia.

EXPLORE PUGLIA
Puglia, the ideal destination for those who wish to discover an extraordinary land where history, art and nature mix. A place where the past echoes in the sumptuous monuments, in the churches, in the alleys of the historic centres and through ancient popular and religious traditions.

Walking along the Apulian roads you will be fascinated by breath-taking views with cliffs overlooking the sea, expanses of golden sand, alleys and lanes that alternate with the unspoiled nature of the Mediterranean scrub, centuries-old olive trees and lush vineyards.But Puglia is also gastronomic excellence.

Here you can enjoy dishes prepared following the recipes of the ancient tradition with genuine ingredients at 0 km of our land such as extra virgin olive oil, to be accompanied with excellent wine of our production.

FASANO
The town of Fasano can be found surrounded by oaks and chestnut trees. Its ancient walls preserve the old town center with its squares, whitewashed walls, arches and alleyways.

ZOOSAFARI
On a hillside with Mediterranean macchie (maquis schrubs) among centuries-­old olive trees, you can allow yourself to completely surrender to nature and allow imagination and reality to blend together.

CISTERNINO
The city of Cisternino rises up in the unspoiled nature of the Mediterranean Macchia, overlooking the Valle d’Itria, and is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.

EGNATHIA
A few kilometers from the sea, near Fasano, is the archaeological park of Egnazia, which rises on the ancient ruins of the city of Egnathia.

LOCOROTONDO
In the heart of the Valle d’Itria, nestled in a high plateau is Locorotondo, which owes its name to the characteristic circular shape (loco = place, rotondo = round). This particular shape characterizes the old town center of the town.

OSTUNI
Ostuni, known as “white city”, rises in the Valle d’Itria at 218 m asl. In panoramic position with breathtaking views in the midst of Mediterranean macchia and ancient monuments.

MARTINA FRANCA
Between stone walls, trellis and fields, Martina Franca can be found, a perfect unity between art and history. The townscape of the old town center of Martina Franca is characterized by apartments.

MONOPOLI
Ancient walls that surround the remains of the Spanish era castle and reflect in the Adriatic Sea. Also called “the city of the 100 Contrade”.

PUTIGNANO
Putignano, known for its traditional carnival, which has now taken place 62 times is an event of international renown among tourists. There is a carnival parade, which takes place every Sunday during the carnival season and is created by the experienced hands of local craftsmen.

The characteristic mask of the events is called Farinella and owes its name to Putignano. Since 2006 a summer carnival has also been taking place.

Rooms: 6

Price: from 181 EUR per night

Source: www.masseriasalamina.com