Mandara Spa at Masseria San Domenico is the wellness centre of a five-star resort set in a converted fifteenth-century fortified farmhouse on the Adriatic coast at Savelletri di Fasano, in Puglia, southern Italy. The masseria stands amid centuries-old olive groves with the sea within walking distance, and the spa pairs this rural Apulian setting with the international Mandara brand's Balinese-influenced approach to treatment. The centrepiece is a large heated thalassotherapy pool fed with seawater, where guests follow a hydrotherapy circuit of jets, geysers, and massaging streams designed to ease tension and improve circulation. The treatment menu blends regional ingredients with global techniques: an olive oil nourishing wrap drawing on the estate's own groves, an Apulian hot stone massage, a Dead Sea salt body scrub, and a full thalassotherapy circuit lasting around two hours. Therapists are trained in both classical European massage and the Mandara group's signature protocols, and the spa has built a strong reputation among returning guests of the resort, which is itself a member of the Leading Hotels of the World. Facilities include the seawater pool, saunas, steam rooms, and quiet relaxation areas, with treatment rooms arranged around the masseria's historic stone architecture. The spa primarily serves resort guests, though selected treatments can be booked by outside visitors subject to availability, and reservation in advance is the norm rather than walk-in. Pricing reflects the property's luxury positioning, with treatments commonly starting from around €100 and rising for longer circuits and signature wraps. Open daily, the spa works best as part of a wider stay that combines beach time, the resort's golf course and pools, and excursions to the nearby whitewashed hill town of Ostuni and the trulli of the Itria Valley. Its quiet, sea-facing setting makes it one of the more tranquil luxury spa experiences on this stretch of the Puglian coast.
Treatments
- seawater pool hydrotherapy
- olive oil nourishing wrap
- Apulian hot stone massage
- thalassotherapy circuit
- dead sea salt body scrub
Good to know
- Hours
- 9:00–20:00 daily
Location
Strada Provinciale 90, 72015 Savelletri di Fasano BR, Italy
40.7923, 17.3891 View on map
Highlights
- Spa within a restored 15th-century masseria surrounded by ancient olive groves
- Large heated seawater thalassotherapy pool with a full hydrotherapy circuit
- Olive oil nourishing wrap using ingredients from the estate's own groves
- Mandara-brand Balinese-influenced massage protocols delivered by trained therapists
- Quiet, sea-facing setting steps from the Adriatic at Savelletri di Fasano
Tips for visiting
- Book treatments in advance; outside visitors are admitted only subject to availability
- Allow around two hours for the full thalassotherapy circuit before any booked treatment
- Treatments typically start from about €100; longer circuits cost more
- Bring swimwear for the seawater pool and hydrotherapy areas
- Combine a spa visit with the resort's beach and golf for a full day on site
Frequently asked questions
Is the spa open to non-residents?
It primarily serves resort guests, but selected treatments may be booked by outside visitors when availability allows. Advance reservation is expected.
What makes the treatments distinctive?
They combine the Mandara group's Balinese-influenced techniques with regional Apulian ingredients such as estate olive oil and Dead Sea salts, plus a seawater thalassotherapy circuit.
How long does the thalassotherapy circuit take?
The full circuit runs around two hours, moving through heated seawater jets, geysers, and massaging streams, and is best done before any additional booked treatment.