A masseria, in the Puglian sense, is more than just a farmhouse: traditionally it is a fortified rural estate, built for agriculture, family life and survival in the countryside. Today many of them have been transformed into some of southern Italy’s most characterful places to stay.
Masseria Fano Relais & Wine is a very good example of why that format works so well. In Salve, not far from the coast, it combines the spirit of an old rural estate with just eight suites and a strong sense of quiet.
The property dates back to the 1500s, and the rooms have been designed to preserve that rural identity while adding a lighter, more comfortable layer. The estate also spans a substantial farm area and sits close enough to Marina di Pescoluse to give the stay that particularly good Puglia balance of vineyard calm and sea nearby.
It is easy to imagine mornings here stretching out, and evenings arriving slowly. A place that does not need much noise around it.
9.3 superb
Price from:
$ 417 / night
