Relais Histó San Pietro sul Mar Piccolo Taranto

A roman villa, monastery, fortified manor house and, finally, a luxury 5 star hotel within minutes of the historic city of Taranto: Relais Histó San Pietro sul Mar Piccolo has been part of the landscape of Salento since ancient times.

Extensive restoration work has brought the original splendor of the manor house, characterized by typical thick stone walls, arches and colonnades, back to light. Inside, the brilliant white walls and floors provide the perfect setting for the sleek minimalist furnishings adorning the lounge areas and the 46 bedrooms, all of which look out over the sea surrounding Taranto or the internal courtyard.

If Relais Histò seems to have been custom-designed to provide maximum relaxation and wellbeing, well - it has! At this beautiful Puglian resort, days begin with a swim in the heated saltwater pool, followed by a sauna in the spa, and any of a series of personalized face and body treatments, designed to perfectly match the individual requirements of each and every client. The Grotta di Fuoco, Sorgente and Impluvium, inspired by ancient roman spa philosophies, complete the facilities in the wellness area.

The hotel provides an excellent base for holidaymakers keen to explore the beautiful towns and cities dotted along the Salentine Peninsula. The historic city of Taranto, Pilone and the lands-end town of Santa Maria di Leuca, all lie within easy reach of Relais Histò. Ostuni, Martina Franca and Alberobello, famous for its beehive shaped 'trulli' cottages, are only a little further away. Lovers of the sea will want to make the most of the hotel's shuttle service to Puglia's gorgeous Canneto beach or head to one of the fashionable bathing resorts located along the road to Gallipoli.