Salento, ItalyMartano
Naturalis Bio Resort
Organic botanical masseria
Organic botanical masseria
This active agricultural estate centers on botanical cultivation, turning its organic aloe harvests and ancient wheat into skincare and dinners.
“It has a warm, earthy, and nurturing vibe, ideal for wellness girls getaway.”
What it’s good at
Notable
An 18th-century peasant farming hamlet preserved with stone cottages and a converted silo.
Notable
Wander Spa treatments use estate aloe vera, set beside a subterranean thermal pool.
Notable
Menus highlight ancient Senatore Cappelli wheat and olive oil harvested across the estate.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The estate’s original terracotta cottages, framed by ancient olive trees and perfumed by the surrounding lavender fields, have been turned into high-ceilinged suites; all feature Italian antiques, including ornate wrought-iron beds with hand-painted panels, and spacious bathrooms stocked with products made in-house.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Martano's quiet streets lie minutes away, and the Adriatic coast at Otranto is a twenty-five-minute drive east.
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The rooms
Fourteen suites named after estate flora open onto private courtyards, some with open-air soaking tubs and stone winter gardens.
The pool and spa
Bring a swimsuit.
Daybeds border the outdoor saltwater pool. Inside, a stone relaxation grotto sits under a natural skylight.
The thermal pool
A heated thermal pool sits beneath rough rock arches, fitted with hydro-massage jets and a stone cascade spout.
At the table
Tables sit under a vine-covered pergola in the stone courtyard, serving estate vegetables and the property's own Negroamaro wine.
How it began
Cosmetics founder Domenico Scordari bought the 18th-century peasant hamlet in 2002 to grow medicinal crops for his organic skincare laboratory.
Salento
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.