The centrepiece of the hotel is undoubtedly the magnificent irregular-shaped swimming pool encircled by rocks and plants, which stands amidst 100 hectares of olive groves and orchards. The pool is filled with naturally filtered seawater, reflecting the philosophy of the hotel’s brand new Thalassotherapy Spa. Here, guests can select from a host of treatments using the rich seaweed and waters found in the nearby Adriatic Sea including massages, facials and Balneotherapy. As well as the outdoor swimming pool, the hotel has a private beach, two tennis courts, gym, sauna and steam bath. Masseria San Domenico is home to one of Italy’s best Thalassotherapy spas, which offers treatments using the rich seawater and seaweed found in the nearby Adriatic Sea.

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The hotel’s main restaurant, the San Domenico Restaurant, with its arched vaults dating back to the 1700s, is renowned locally and internationally for its exquisite food. The restaurant offers Puglian specialities complemented by a selection of fine local wines. Guests can take breakfast in the Sala II Fico, while the Pool Grill serves a daily regional buffet lunch.

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Of notable interest are the ruins and Museum of Egnazia. This ancient city, dating back to Roman times, was the last fort before Brindisi on the Appian Way. Also not to be missed is Martina Franca, a city renowned for its baroque architecture, with houses clinging to steep cliffs, or Ostuni, referred to locally as ‘The White City’. Puglia boasts extensive Roman remains including the impressive theatres of Lecce and Lucera and the celebrated Roman columns which mark the end of the Appian Way. There are several restaurants offering local cuisine including the best seafood dishes in the region, along with excellent wines.