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KALIDRIA HOTEL &
THALASSO SPA Apulia
Welcome to Puglia’s Stornara Nature Reserve, home to the Kalidria Hotel & Thalasso SPA. Surrounded by a lush pine forest that arrives at a long, fine-sand private beach, the property and its stunning scenery look over the Ionian Sea.
If you’re seeking tranquillity and comfort, you’re in the right place: the wondrous Ethra Reserve complex, is home to our Kalidria Hotel and Ethra Thalasso SPA–one of Italy’s most prestigious.
Kalidria Hotel & Thalasso SPA is in Castellaneta Marina in Puglia, a sun-kissed Mediterranean territory known for its hospitality, natural beauty, history, art, and tradition.
Nestled into the lush Stornara Nature Reserve, the property is a part of the renovated Ethra Reserve complex, which comprises the Alborèa Ecolodge Resort, Valentino Resort, and Calanè Resort. Each property has its own private amenities along with select spaces and services open to all Ethra Reserve’s guests.
Ethra Thalasso SPA is a thalassotherapy center of 3500 square meters among the most impressive in Italy. This marvelous SPA offers a rich proposal of treatments inspired by the regenerating power of water and sea: thalassotherapy, aesthetics, massages, wellness paths, relaxation and remise en forme, Turkish bath, sauna, whirlpools, solarium cabin, gym with Technogym equipment. It also has an outdoor seawater pool, an indoor pool with Aquatonic Marine Path, and an en plein air Thalasso oasis with whirlpool tubs to guarantee you maximum relaxation and well-being. DISCOVER MORE.
A pristine 5-kilometre-long shore lies beside golden dunes, complete with the perfume of Mediterranean scrub and a dreamy panorama of the sea and sky in a thousand shades of blue. It’s a place where time stands still and the daily hustle and bustle fade away.
Kalidria Hotel & Thalasso SPA arrives at the sandy private beach via a centuries-old pine forest steeped in the aromas of juniper, myrtle, and rosemary. Our complimentary shuttle service conveniently arrives at the peaceful oasis in just 13 minutes. At the beach, sun loungers sit under large, well-spaced umbrellas, while the calm, shallow water with a sandy seabed is perfect for children’s swimming.
Kalidria Hotel & Thalasso SPA has 109 comfortable rooms available, including 9 Suites and the Albachiara Suite, all with private furnished terraces with stunning views of the pine forest, and 5 Ecolodge Suites, nestled in the pine forest.
Choose from:
Classic Rooms
30 m2 rooms on the second floor, with two French-style double beds, some with a double bed. They have a furnished private terrace, air conditioning, TV with SKY, Wi-Fi, safe, mini-fridge, capsule coffee machine, kettle with selection of teas and herbal teas. Including access to the outdoor Thalasso Oasis with whirlpools and solarium.
Superior Rooms
Rooms of 37 m2 on the first floor. They have two French-style double beds with the possibility of adding a cot or a single sofa bed. They have a furnished private terrace, air conditioning, TV with SKY, Wi-Fi, safe, mini-fridge, capsule coffee machine, kettle with selection of teas and herbal teas. Including access to the relaxation area with herbal tearoom at Ethra Thalasso SPA, with sauna and Turkish bath, outdoor Thalasso Oasis with whirlpools and solarium, and one Aquatonic Marine Path per day per person.
Ecolodge Suite
Ecolodge suites of 50 m2, independent, on one floor, in the middle of the pine forest (150 m from the hotel), with outdoor patio with a table and chairs. They are equipped with Air conditioning, TV with Sky, Wi-Fi, mini-fridge, kettle with herbal teas, coffee machine, and safe. One-room apartments are available, consisting of a large open space with lounge, TV, double sofa bed, area with double bed; two-room apartments with double bedroom with 2 French-style double beds, area with lounge and 2 single beds (dormeuse), double TV; both have 2 bathrooms. Including 2 adult bikes, premium beach accommodation and access to the outdoor whirlpool area of Ethra Thalasso SPA.
Suites
Suites over 60 m2 (located on the 2nd floor) consist of large separate areas: a double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, a living area with a double sofa bed, a large bathroom, and a large furnished terrace. Your stay includes premium accommodation on the beach and, in addition to access to the Ethra Thalasso SPA relaxation area with sauna and Turkish bath, the outdoor Thalasso Oasis with whirlpools and solarium, and one Aquatonic Marine Path per day per person.
Albachiara Suite
A suite measuring 100 m2, it has a large lounge area, a bedroom with two French-style double beds, a writing corner and a comfortable walk-in wardrobe. Bathroom with double area, large furnished terrace with a view of the pine forest. Your stay in the Albachiara Suite includes premium accommodation on the beach, access to the Ethra Thalasso SPA relaxation area with sauna and Turkish bath, and one Aquatonic Marine Path per day per person.
Dog Rooms
At the Kalidria Hotel & Thalasso SPA, you may bring your own small dog (maximum 10 kg and only with a health certificate) at a surcharge. The dog will stay on the terrace of your Classic or Superior room, equipped with a kennel and food bowls. Limited availability: reservation required.
Bluserena aims to create an environment where every family member feels at ease. Children can explore and have fun under the watchful eye of our staff while parents relax in this serene corner of paradise. Our kids and teen clubs are arranged by age group, ranging from 12 months to 17 years. Table football, archery, bocce, and table tennis are just some of the activities on the agenda.
Kalidria Hotel & Thalasso SPA celebrates the excellence of Italian cuisine, utilising fine Pugliese ingredients to create meals that combine tradition and innovation. The breakfast and dinner buffets are served tableside at the main restaurant. Guests can reserve tables, subject to availability, in the shaded outdoor area of the hotel’s main restaurant, and Suite guests can request an outdoor table for the duration of their stay.
For a fee, you can book lunch at our seaside Mediterranean restaurant, a relaxing informal eatery amid the dunes and flora. You can order a Sea Box to eat under your beach umbrella if you prefer, or enjoy Kalidria Bar’s selection of snacks to starve off hunger between meals.
Ethra Reserve, home to the Kalidria Hotel, hosts a world of sports and entertainment fun for all ages. You’ll find 6 swimming pools, 5 with seawater. Our water park always goes down a blast, and fitness devotees will love our two gyms and workout areas. Tennis, football, archery, shooting, bocce, and table tennis courts are just some of our activities for having fun together.
We’re proud to share that all Bluserena hotels and resorts are the first in Italy to have earned the “CHILD-FRIENDLY HOLIDAY” quality mark recognized by the National Federation of Paediatricians: Cipe – Sispe – Sinspe. All of Bluserena’s services prioritise the well-being of young children and their families, ensuring fun, safety, and constant attention so that you enjoy every moment worry-free.
Every Ethra Reserve property dotes on its younger guests, from activities for children and teens to Clubs arranged by age (12 months to 17 years old). The Baby Kitchen supports parents of young children during main meals, and children can expect a world of fun and adventure at our playground, Aqua Park, and baby beach.
Distance 90 km – Just 17 kilometres from the city of Andria, Castel del Monte is Frederick II of Swabia’s 13th-century fortress, one of Puglia’s top tourist destinations. The imposing, impressive structure has an original octagonal shape that recurs throughout the structure, both in the courtyard and in various architectural elements, such as the eight towers. The shape and location correspond to the direction of the shadows during the solstice and equinox. The evocative decorative elements, such as the two crouching lions on either side of the entrance gate, are imbued with symbolism that combines elements of classical antiquity and Nordic and Islamic culture.
Distance 60 Km – The contrast between modernity and tradition, a distinct feature of southern Italy, is essential to Puglia’s charm–the new blends into settings where time seems to stand still. Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Bari province, exemplifies this. The unique jumble of 1,500 Trulli is in the Monti and Aja Piccola districts, and its historic centre consists exclusively of these conical-shaped structures made from Murge plateau limestone and assembled from dry stone. The Trulli, found mainly in the Itria Valley between the provinces of Bari and Brindisi, have prehistoric origins and are still inhabited today.
Distance 50 km – The landscape of Matera embodies the contrast between the ancient and the modern, tradition and innovation. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993, Matera is known worldwide as the city of the Sassi or the Underground City. Matera is not only the oldest inhabited nucleus in Basilicata and Southern Italy but is also among the world’s ten oldest inhabited cities, with settlements dating back some 10,000 years. The cave dwellings carved into the mountain were continuously inhabited from the Bronze Age until 1952, when a national law called for the forced eviction of approximately 15,000 residents. The particularity of the rocky landscape, combined with a sensibility to recover its cultural identity, gave a strong push for appreciation of the Sassi. In addition to lodging museums, they’re the setting for several national and international cultural events today, leading to Matera’s designation as the 2019 European Capital of Culture.
Ostuni, the White City of Brindisi, rises resplendently, a jumble of white walls amid sun-drenched land, olive trees, and dry-stone walls. The gaze wanders to the horizon for a glimpse of the sparkling sea. Situated between the Itria Valley and Upper Salento, Ostuni is a fascinating hub famous not only for its pristine water and quality services, which were awarded a Blue Flag and Five Sails by Legambiente, but also for its valuable historical and cultural treasures. Martina Franca, on the Murgia’s eastern hills in the heart of the Itria Valley, rises majestically between the Ionian and Adriatic seas. It’s surrounded by a fascinating naturalistic landscape with the Bosco delle Pianelle Oriented Regional Nature Reserve replete with biodiversity and scenic trails. Winding alleys weave through the old town and its Baroque palaces, vertical white houses, and majestic churches displaying incredible artwork. Locorotondo is a hamlet of tightly packed white houses that form a circle in the heart of the picturesque Itria Valley. The distinct layout dates back to the year 1000 and distinguishes Locorotondo’s charming historic centre. Church steeples rise over the whitewashed houses, evidence of the deep spirituality that permeates local culture and history.
Distance 100 km – Lecce lies in the heart of Salento between the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. It’s known for its Baroque splendour, evident in churches, palaces, and architectural details, which earned the city its nickname: “Florence of the South”. The rich, crumbly Lecce stone gives life to fine details, such as those that adorn the Basilica of Santa Croce and the Seminary building, or the magnificent Piazza del Duomo with the Cathedral of Maria Santissima Assunta. Touched by the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, Salento is lined with a jagged, rocky coast on one side and gentle, sandy expanses on the other, which meet in Santa Maria di Leuca. Southern Puglia is characterised by the beauty of the sea and the varied coastal scenery, from the most built up to the wildest. Like few others, it’s a place that has been able to maintain and hand down its history and cultural identity. From the rural landscapes to the marinas of Melendugno, Santa Cesarea Terme, Otranto, Porto Cesareo, Porto Selvaggio, and Gallipoli, the area’s panoramas are enriched by dry stone walls, olive trees, and ancient dolmens (farmhouses-turned-accommodations). The historic centres are characterised by the magnificent Lecce Baroque, with buildings of the typical pinkish-yellow colour. Events bring the streets to life every year, such as the Notte della Taranta, which celebrates the musical tradition, blending ancient Salento Pizzica rhythms with modern influences.
THE UNIQUE ARCHITECTURE OF FREDERICO II’S CASTLE, A UNESCO HERITAGE SITE
Distance 90 km – Just 17 kilometres from the city of Andria, Castel del Monte is Frederick II of Swabia’s 13th-century fortress, one of Puglia’s top tourist destinations. The imposing, impressive structure has an original octagonal shape that recurs throughout the structure, both in the courtyard and in various architectural elements, such as the eight towers. The shape and location correspond to the direction of the shadows during the solstice and equinox. The evocative decorative elements, such as the two crouching lions on either side of the entrance gate, are imbued with symbolism that combines elements of classical antiquity and Nordic and Islamic culture.
A ROUTE AMONG TRULLI IN THE MAGNIFICENT PUGLIESE COUNTRYSIDE
Distance 60 Km – The contrast between modernity and tradition, a distinct feature of southern Italy, is essential to Puglia’s charm–the new blends into settings where time seems to stand still. Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Bari province, exemplifies this. The unique jumble of 1,500 Trulli is in the Monti and Aja Piccola districts, and its historic centre consists exclusively of these conical-shaped structures made from Murge plateau limestone and assembled from dry stone. The Trulli, found mainly in the Itria Valley between the provinces of Bari and Brindisi, have prehistoric origins and are still inhabited today.
THE CITY OF THE SASSI, A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE AND EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE
Distance 50 km – The landscape of Matera embodies the contrast between the ancient and the modern, tradition and innovation. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993, Matera is known worldwide as the city of the Sassi or the Underground City. Matera is not only the oldest inhabited nucleus in Basilicata and Southern Italy but is also among the world’s ten oldest inhabited cities, with settlements dating back some 10,000 years. The cave dwellings carved into the mountain were continuously inhabited from the Bronze Age until 1952, when a national law called for the forced eviction of approximately 15,000 residents. The particularity of the rocky landscape, combined with a sensibility to recover its cultural identity, gave a strong push for appreciation of the Sassi. In addition to lodging museums, they’re the setting for several national and international cultural events today, leading to Matera’s designation as the 2019 European Capital of Culture.
THE BEAUTY OF THE WHITE CITIES: OSTUNI, MARTINA FRANCA, AND LOCOROTONDO
Ostuni, the White City of Brindisi, rises resplendently, a jumble of white walls amid sun-drenched land, olive trees, and dry-stone walls. The gaze wanders to the horizon for a glimpse of the sparkling sea. Situated between the Itria Valley and Upper Salento, Ostuni is a fascinating hub famous not only for its pristine water and quality services, which were awarded a Blue Flag and Five Sails by Legambiente, but also for its valuable historical and cultural treasures.
Martina Franca, on the Murgia’s eastern hills in the heart of the Itria Valley, rises majestically between the Ionian and Adriatic seas. It’s surrounded by a fascinating naturalistic landscape with the Bosco delle Pianelle Oriented Regional Nature Reserve replete with biodiversity and scenic trails. Winding alleys weave through the old town and its Baroque palaces, vertical white houses, and majestic churches displaying incredible artwork.
Locorotondo is a hamlet of tightly packed white houses that form a circle in the heart of the picturesque Itria Valley. The distinct layout dates back to the year 1000 and distinguishes Locorotondo’s charming historic centre. Church steeples rise over the whitewashed houses, evidence of the deep spirituality that permeates local culture and history.
PUGLIA’S BAROQUE CAPITAL
Distance 100 km – Lecce lies in the heart of Salento between the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. It’s known for its Baroque splendour, evident in churches, palaces, and architectural details, which earned the city its nickname: “Florence of the South”. The rich, crumbly Lecce stone gives life to fine details, such as those that adorn the Basilica of Santa Croce and the Seminary building, or the magnificent Piazza del Duomo with the Cathedral of Maria Santissima Assunta.
Touched by the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, Salento is lined with a jagged, rocky coast on one side and gentle, sandy expanses on the other, which meet in Santa Maria di Leuca. Southern Puglia is characterised by the beauty of the sea and the varied coastal scenery, from the most built up to the wildest. Like few others, it’s a place that has been able to maintain and hand down its history and cultural identity.
From the rural landscapes to the marinas of Melendugno, Santa Cesarea Terme, Otranto, Porto Cesareo, Porto Selvaggio, and Gallipoli, the area’s panoramas are enriched by dry stone walls, olive trees, and ancient dolmens (farmhouses-turned-accommodations).
The historic centres are characterised by the magnificent Lecce Baroque, with buildings of the typical pinkish-yellow colour. Events bring the streets to life every year, such as the Notte della Taranta, which celebrates the musical tradition, blending ancient Salento Pizzica rhythms with modern influences.
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SS 106 KM 466.600, 74010 CASTELLANETA MARINA (TA)
Licence Number: TA073003015S0018893
Bari and Brindisi airports are about 100 km away (motorway or expressway); a transfer service is available on request.
Taranto railway station is about 40 km from the Resort, Metaponto railway station is 20 km from the Resort; a transfer service is available on request.
from Bari A14 motorway up to the Taranto barrier. Then continue in the direction of Reggio Calabria on the SS106 highway to the Castellaneta Marina exit.