A few steps from the most beautiful Ionian and Salento beaches, immersed in the scents of the Mediterranean and surrounded by the colors of an unspoiled nature, Masseria Ella offers a relaxing holiday in an intimate and comfortable setting, not far from the most lively tourist destinations of the Ionian Land, the Itria Valley and the nearby Salento.
Numerous sports activities can be organized outdoors, by reservation and for a fee, such as snorkeling, surfing, kite surfing, windfoil, canoeing, SUP (Stand Up Paddle), underwater fishing, sailing or motor boat excursions.
And for lovers of the sea, we will recommend the most beautiful beaches of the coast or book a privileged place in the most beautiful beaches of the Ionian coast.
Possibility to book transport service.
Our structure is affiliated with the lido Blue Sun Beach, about 10 minutes by car, where you will find fine sand and crystal clear water in complete relaxation.
The strategic position of our structure offers the possibility to practice horseback riding, cycle walks, tourist flights in ultralight.
For the more sporty it is possible to practice jogging surrounded by nature, along naturalistic itineraries typical of the Apulian countryside, among the scents and colors of the Mediterranean maquis or along the beautiful coast of the marina of Pulsano, known for its white sandy beaches and crystal clear sea.
Not only sea and breathtaking views: the holiday in Puglia is also history and culture, thanks to the many museums and archaeological sites throughout the territory.
The historic center of Pulsano will surprise you with its Castle de Falconibus, the clock tower and the peasant museum, which can be visited in the summer by appointment.
Our staff can advise and organize for you guided tours for a fee or excursions, by land or sea, that will make you discover the ancient beauties of Taranto, the City of the two seas, with its monuments (including the Aragonese Castle and the Doric Temple), the Revolving Bridge, the National Archaeological Museum of Taranto, the hypogeas of the Old Town and the numerous churches and the two cathedrals (the Romanesque Basilica of San Cataldo and the Grand Mother of God co-cathedral of the famous architect and designer Giò Ponti). On board the Taras catamaran of the Jonian Dolphin Conservation Foundation you can set sail for excursions in the sea that will give you the opportunity to admire the dolphins in their natural environment.
For lovers of crafts, just 20 km from Pulsano, you can visit Grottaglie with the village of pottery known all over the world: here they work with the clay lathe that is then cooked in large ovens. You will be able to admire the precious handmade products worked and painted by the most skilled potters and, why not, try your hand at the realization of an object that you can take with you on your return from vacation. Possibility to book a visit to the ceramics district and a ceramic experience at a laboratory of ancient grottagliesi potters.
Thanks to the strategic position of our structure, you can easily reach Martina Franca (only 35 Km from Taranto) where you can walk in the narrow alleys between baroque and rococo buildings, in the courtyards and flower-filled squares, looking upwards looking for a portal, a balcony or a detail to photograph, between ancient churches and historic cafes.
Do not miss a visit to the famous Alberobello (only 45 Km from Taranto), the village of white trulli (stone cones) famous all over the world, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996, including the Trullo Sovrano and Casa Pezzolla, which houses the Museum of the Territory to discover the old crafts. Walking through the trulli you can admire lace, local crafts, immersed in the music and folk dance that enliven the summer evenings to the delight of the many tourists who visit it.
And what about a visit to Locorotondo (only 40 km from Taranto), perched on a hill, takes its name from the curious circular plan of the town, characterized by the ancient houses with rectangular plant and sloping roof of chianchette (flat rock tiles) mentioned among the most beautiful villages in Italy that hosts in August an avant-garde musical event, the Locus Festival, known to national and international tourism, with great concerts and activities dedicated to art, culture and cinema.
Your walks will certainly not stop before visiting the white city of Ostuni (60 Km from Taranto) or Polignano a Mare (75 Km from Taranto) built overlooking the sea, birthplace of the great Domenico Modugno.
For those who want to spend a day in Salento, you can’t miss a visit to the lively and beautiful Lecce (107 Km from Taranto), city of Baroque triumph, rich in monuments, churches and works of art.
Possibility to book individual or couple massages, for a fee, at the Masseria, in collaboration with expert wellness professionals.