# Masseria San Domenico Fasano, BR · Mapped: on the map. It has not cleared the selection standard yet, so read it as coverage, not a recommendation. - Page: https://mindreachgetaways.com/it/puglia/wellness-retreat/masseria-san-domenico - Book direct: https://www.masseriasandomenico.com/en/rates-and-offers - Their site: https://www.masseriasandomenico.com - Find it in Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Masseria%20San%20Domenico%2C%20Via%20Litoranea%2C%20379%2C%20Fasano%2C%20BR%2C%20Italy ## Our read You sleep close to the weather, and the altitude changes your pace within a day. ## Come here for - Being told what happens next, instead of planning it - Sleeping outdoors without giving up a real bed - Walking every day and sleeping hard - Swimming, paddling or simply staring at water ## Skip it if - You would rather improvise your days than follow a timetable ## The place Masseria San Domenico is a five-star luxury resort and thalassotherapy spa on the Adriatic coast of Puglia, near Fasano. A 15th-century fortified masseria (Puglian farmhouse) surrounded by 2,000-year-old olive trees, facing the Adriatic Sea from the Valle d'Itria near Alberobello's trulli country. The property is one of the most celebrated masseria hotels in southern Italy and among Puglia's first and most established luxury retreats. The resort is built around two historic structures. The original 15th-century masseria with its watchtower (Torre) and a Knights of Malta watchtower. And expanded with luxury suites, spa facilities, and a golf course within the ancient olive grove. The thalassotherapy pool, using filtered Adriatic seawater heated for therapeutic bathing, is the centrepiece of one of the most complete spa programs in southern Italy: seawater pools, jets, waterbeds, relaxation grottos, and a full treatment menu drawing on Puglian olive oil and Adriatic marine extracts. The masseria estate produces its own olive oil from the ancient grove and maintains a traditional Puglian kitchen. Orecchiette, burrata (one of Italy's finest dairy products comes from this area), Primitivo and Negroamaro wines from nearby estates, and the particular richness of the Puglian table. The nearby Valle d'Itria with its trulli, the Itria Valley white towns (Locorotondo, Martina Franca, Ostuni), and the Adriatic coast complete the regional experience. ## What it is like - 2,000-year-old olive grove: Millenary olive trees surrounding the historic masseria. Protected by Italian law, producing estate oil, and creating one of Italy's most extraordinary garden settings. - Adriatic thalassotherapy: Heated Adriatic seawater pools with marine therapy jets and relaxation grottos. The most complete thalassotherapy facility in southern Puglia. - 15th-century masseria and tower: The fortified farmhouse and Knights of Malta watchtower that form the architectural heart of the estate. Five centuries of Puglian rural history converted to 5-star hospitality. - Outdoor pool in the olive grove: Swimming in the outdoor pool surrounded by ancient olive trees. The most Puglian pool experience available at a luxury hotel. ## Ways to stay - Masseria Room or Suite (breakfast) · From ~€300/night. Confirm at masseriasandomenico.com · https://www.masseriasandomenico.com/en/rates-and-offers - Thalassotherapy Spa Package · From ~€150/person. Confirm at masseriasandomenico.com · https://www.masseriasandomenico.com/en/spa ## Best seasons - Late spring (May–June) for full olive bloom, moderate temperatures, and peak garden beauty - Summer (July–August) for Adriatic swimming, outdoor dining, and peak Puglian warmth - Early autumn (September–October) for olive harvest, quieter resort, and perfect Mediterranean evenings ## Stay lengths - 3-night Puglia luxury base with trulli country day trips - 5-night spa and cultural immersion in southern Puglia - Week-long Puglia circuit with Alberobello, Matera, and Salento extensions ## Getting there Masseria San Domenico is at Via Litoranea, 379, Fasano (BR) 72010. On the Adriatic coast approximately 5 km from Fasano town. Nearest airports: Brindisi (BDS, 45 km south) or Bari (BRI, 60 km north). Rent a car at either airport for full Puglia flexibility. Fasano is on the main Bari–Lecce train line; the property can arrange transfers from Fasano station. ## Questions **What is a masseria?** A masseria is a traditional Puglian fortified farmhouse. A large rural estate designed for agricultural production and self-sufficiency, typically with thick stone walls, a central courtyard, a watchtower, and surrounding farmland. Masserias were common across Puglia from the 15th–18th centuries as the dominant form of rural landholding. Many have been converted to luxury hotels while retaining their agricultural identity. **What is thalassotherapy and how is it practiced at Masseria San Domenico?** Thalassotherapy is seawater-based hydrotherapy. The therapeutic use of marine water and marine-derived products (algae, salts, marine mud) for wellness and physical restoration. At Masseria San Domenico, filtered and heated Adriatic seawater fills the main therapy pools. Jets, waterbeds, and relaxation grottos complete the therapeutic circuit, combined with a treatment menu that incorporates marine algae and Puglian olive oil. **How old are the olive trees at Masseria San Domenico?** The estate's olive grove contains trees estimated at 2,000 years old. Millenary trees (ulivi millenari) of the Ogliarola Barese and Coratina varieties that were already ancient when the masseria was built in the 15th century. These trees are protected by Italian law and cannot be felled. They produce extra-virgin olive oil used in the kitchen and spa. **What Puglian sites are near Masseria San Domenico?** Alberobello's trulli (UNESCO, 20 min), the white hilltop town of Ostuni (30 min), Locorotondo and Martina Franca in the Valle d'Itria (20–30 min), Matera in Basilicata (60 min), and the Adriatic fishing towns of Monopoli and Polignano a Mare (20–30 min north) are all within easy driving distance. **What is Puglian cuisine at the masseria?** The Puglia table is one of Italy's richest: orecchiette with cime di rapa, burrata di Andria (the creamiest fresh cheese in Italy, made just north of Fasano), fresh seafood from the Adriatic, Primitivo and Negroamaro wines, taralli, and the extraordinary olive oil from the estate's millenary grove. The masseria restaurant draws on all of these. **Is Masseria San Domenico open year-round?** The masseria operates seasonally. Typically April through October, with peak season from May to September. Confirm current open dates and seasonal packages at masseriasandomenico.com. **How do I book at Masseria San Domenico?** Book direct at https://www.masseriasandomenico.com/en/rates-and-offers. MindReach connects ready travellers with Masseria San Domenico. We do not take room bookings or spa reservations. **How do I contact Masseria San Domenico?** Phone: +39 080 482 7769. Email: info@masseriasandomenico.com. Website: https://www.masseriasandomenico.com ## How far to trust this Written from what the property publishes. Not yet checked by hand. Confirm on their site before you book. MindReach Getaways does not take the booking. You book with the property.