Mastropà Exclusive Resort, Massafra, Italy

Tranquillity and nature meet in an authentic Puglian retreat 

In the heart of the Apulian countryside, in Massafra, surrounded by centuries-old olive trees and the suspended silence of the gravina, Mastropà is an intimate retreat where the beauty of Puglia reveals itself in every detail. An ancient palazzo and its former stables, now beautifully restored, welcome guests into spaces that blend the nobility of tradition with the understated sophistication of contemporary design.

The rooms in the main palazzo are distinguished by vaulted ceilings, sunlight streaming through large garden-facing windows, and original terracotta floors. The old stables, transformed into elegant rooms with private gardens, retain the rustic charm of tufa stone walls reinterpreted with modern furnishings and open-plan bathrooms. Some conceal striking stone bathtubs, once horse troughs, perfect for a refreshing dip in total privacy.