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VALENTINO RESORTApulia
Immerse yourself in the greenery of Puglia’s beautiful protected Stornara Nature Reserve, home to the Valentino Resort, part of the spectacular Ethra Reserve complex.
Valentino Resort is a unique destination for nature and beauty, part of the enchanting Ethra Reserve complex in Castellaneta Marina, about 100 km from Bari and Brindisi airports. Our amenities include a large seawater swimming pool with a whirlpool, a standard swimming pool with a whirlpool, a giant children’s playground, and a dedicated Mini Club pool.
Ethra Reserve is also home to the Ethra Thalasso SPA, the exclusive beauty SPA within the Kalidria Hotel & Thalasso SPA open to our guests. It has two seawater swimming pools (one outdoor and one indoor with an Acquatonico Marino Path), an open-air wellness oasis with Jacuzzi whirlpools, a solarium, and a fitness area.
Valentino Resort is within the exclusive Ethra Reserve complex, nestled into the green of the Stornara Nature Reserve. The protected nature area looks over a long, wild private beach where guests will find a crystal-clear sandy sea suitable for children’s swimming and assigned beach umbrellas, sun loungers and deckchairs.
At the beach, guests can enjoy canoes, pedal boats, sailing, windsurfing, paddle surfing, and venturing out on boat and raft excursions.
For ultimate convenience, we provide a complimentary shuttle that takes you from the resort to the beach in just 13 minutes.
Valentino Resort offers 351 rooms in different 3-storey buildings, divided into Suite, Junior Suite, Family, Superior and Classic. Rooms for guest with disabilities are available on request.
Junior Suite Garden
Located in the central courtyard building around the Valentino swimming pool, measuring 41 m2, for 3 to 4 guests, with the option to add a cot. They consist of a sleeping area with a double bed, a bedroom with a single bed, a living area with a single sofa bed ( Note: the sleeping area and living area are not separated by a door), and bathroom. They are equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, TV with Sky, mini-fridge, Wi-Fi, safe, kettle with tea and herbal teas, espresso machine, open fridge bar (water, 2 soft drinks and beer), rental of one beach towel per person (from 3 years old) with daily change. They are on the ground floor with patio and garden.
Suites
Located in the central courtyard building around the Valentino pool, measuring 29 m2, for 2 to 3 guests with the option to add a cot. They consist of a double room divided by a door: bedroom with double bed, living area with single sofa bed, and bathroom. They are equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, TV, mini-fridge, Wi-Fi, safe, kettle with tea and herbal teas, espresso machine, open fridge bar (water, 2 soft drinks and beer), and rental of one beach towel per person (from 3 years old) with daily change. Suite Balcony on the second floor with balcony, Suite Pool View on the second floor with balcony overlooking the pool, and Suite Terrace Pool View on the second floor with large corner terrace overlooking the pool furnished with parasol, table and 2 sun loungers are available.
Deluxe Suites
Located in the central courtyard building around the Valentino pool, measuring 40-41 m2, for 3 to 5 guests. They consist of a sleeping area with a room with a double bed, a room with a single bunk bed, and a living area with a single sofa bed. They are equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, TV, mini-fridge, Wi-Fi, safe, kettle with tea and herbal tea, espresso machine, open mini bar (water, 2 soft drinks and beer), and rental of one beach towel per person (from 3 years) with daily change. Deluxe Suite Garden on the ground floor with patio and garden, Deluxe Suite Balcony on the first floor with balcony, Deluxe Suite Pool View on the first floor with balcony with pool view, Deluxe Suite Garden on the ground floor with patio and garden, and Deluxe Suite Terrace Pool View on the first floor with large terrace with pool view furnished with parasol, table and 2 sun loungers are available.
Executive Suite Garden
Located in the central courtyard building around the Valentino pool, measuring 54 m2, for 4 to 6 guests with the option to add a cot. They consist of a sleeping area with a double bedroom, a bedroom with a bunk bed, a bedroom with a single bed, a living area with a single sofa bed, and 2 bathrooms (one of which is complete). They are equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, TV, mini-fridge, Wi-Fi, safe, kettle with tea and herbal teas, espresso machine, open fridge bar (water, 2 soft drinks and beer), and rental of one beach towel per person (from 3 years old) with daily change. They are all on the ground floor with a patio and large corner garden.
Superior Triple Rooms
Rooms for 3 guests, in some a cot can be added, located in buildings within 250 m of Ethra Square. They have a double bed and a single bed, individually controlled air conditioning, TV, mini-fridge, safe, and bathroom. Superior rooms are available on the ground floor with a patio or on the first and second floors with a balcony. Dog rooms and Superior with furnishings for guests with disabilities are also available.
Superior Family Rooms
Rooms for 4 guests, located in buildings within 250 m of the Ethra Square. They consist of a sleeping area with a double room, a room with two single beds and a living area with a single sofa bed. They are equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, TV with Sky also for children, mini-fridge, kettle with tea and herbal teas, safe and 2 complimentary Serenella beach towels. They are on the ground floor with a patio or first and second floor with balcony.
Superior Family Suite
Rooms for 4 to 8 guests measuring 78 m2, with the possibility of adding a cot, located in buildings within 250 m of the Ethra Square. They consist of a large living area with 2 single sofa beds, two double bedrooms, one bedroom with 2 single beds, and 2 bathrooms. They are equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, TV with Sky including for children, mini-fridge, and safe, kettle with tea and herbal teas, and 2 complimentary Serenella beach towels. They are on the ground floor with a large patio.
Classic Triple Rooms
Room for 2 or 3 guests with the option to add a cot, located within 400 m from Ethra Square. They offer a room with a double bed and a single bed, individually controlled air conditioning, TV, mini-fridge, safe, and bathroom. Available on the ground floor with a patio, first and second floor with balcony. On request Dog Room are available with and furnishings for guest with disabilities.
Classic Quadruple Rooms
Room for 4 guests with the option to add a cot, located within 400 m of the Ethra Square. They consist of two rooms divided by a door: a double room and a living area with 2 single beds. They have individually controlled air conditioning, TV, mini-fridge, safe, and bathroom. Available on the ground floor with a patio, first or second floor with balcony.
Dog Rooms
Classic Dog Rooms are available on request, on the ground floor with an enclosed garden, where small dogs of up to 10 kg are allowed. The garden is equipped with a kennel and bowl. Limited availability: reservation required.
COCCINELLA BABY CARE
This in-room add-on service includes a crib, changing table, toilet seat reducer (on request), bottle warmer, baby bathtub, linen set, Baby Kit (baby cleansing products), access to Baby Kitchen and Blu Baby Park, and a highchair at the restaurant.
At Valentino Resort guest can take part in an array of events hosted by our dedicated entertainment team, from daytime activities to lively evening shows. These include Blu Circus, an exhilarating circus disciplines course; playing cards, board game, and sports tournaments; excursions; and dance lessons and group dances with Bluserena Baila. We stage live performances nightly in the amphitheatre including musicals, cabarets, comedies, and more.
The Resort also hosts joyful activities for children and teens.
For the little ones, Bluserena has Clubs for children from 3 to 10-years-old that are open in the evening; Baby Daycare; lunch with the entertainers (by reservation); a giant playground; water games in Acqua Park, the Blu Baby Park with slides, castles, and swings; swimming at Serenella Beach, the beach space reserved for the children’s Mini Club; and several sporty activities such as the dance, rhythmic gymnastics, football, swimming, and mermaiding schools.
Our 11- to 14-year-old guests can spend time at the SerenUp Club, while the SerenHappy Club welcomes our 14- and 17-year-olds. Everyone can join the organised activities, which include archery combat, or bow and arrow challenges; the Lightsabre Academy, with the legendary Star Wars lightsabres; exciting nights in a tent; sailing, windsurfing, and canoe outings; sailboat and paddle surfing lessons; the rhythmic gymnastics and football schools (for kids under 14); and aerial dance.
Delicious, varied, high-quality food is the hallmark of Valentino Resort’s dining experience. Our chefs take you on a culinary journey through Italian traditions, regional delights, and international fare, complete with Show Cooking, where our chefs whip up delicious culinary delights before your eyes.
Alternatively, to the main restaurant, you can have lunch at the seaside eatery Scirò or dinner at Pizzeria Ethra or Il Gusto our gourmet restaurant.
If you prefer dining al fresco you can reserve our complimentary shaded outdoor seating at the time of booking. Our attentive staff is always on hand to replenish the buffets and welcome you with a smile.
Bluserena pays special attention to guest well-being by communicating both the menu items and the correct allergen information. Although we don’t customise menus, our restaurants guarantee a generous selection of fresh and packaged food suitable for guests with gluten, lactose, and egg intolerances. However, we can’t guarantee the absence of cross-contamination for any intolerance (except for packaged products).
Sports and fitness lovers can schedule sessions with certified instructors in our modern fitness area with a wide range of equipment, like isotonic machines, dumbbells, a walking pad, spinning bikes, a balance board, a strength development rope, and group gymnastics sessions. We also have a lineup of activities, including stretch & tone, Nordic walking, yoga, DJ Fitness, Zumba, and cross-training. Guests can also discover the fun world of cross-training and jump fitness, where you can burn calories on the trampoline to the beat of music.
Those who love team sports can use our football field and we have two artificial turf tennis courts and three artificial grass tennis courts with night lighting. Our staff arranges sports challenges and tournaments for various categories and age groups every week.
Children and teens aged 5 to 14 can sign up for our Bluserena football school to learn the basics and tricks from our qualified instructors.
We’re proud to share that all Bluserena hotels and resorts are the first in Italy to have obtained the “CHILD-FRIENDLY HOLIDAY” quality mark recognized by the National Federation of Paediatricians: Cipe – Sispe – Sinspe. All of Bluserena’s services prioritise the well-being of young children and their families, ensuring fun, safety, and constant attention so that you enjoy every moment worry-free.
At Valentino Resort’s we dote on our younger guests creating a world of games, spaces, and activities for all ages. Our entertainment staff look after the little ones as they take part in games, sports, and playful recreational activities. We arrange everything by age group to guarantee safe fun for the kids and peace of mind for the parents.
Valentino Resort’s Baby Kitchen, open from 6:00 am to midnight, is a haven for parents of children 3 years old and under. Equipped with tables, chairs, and highchairs, the Baby Kitchen is stocked with essentials during main meals, providing you with the convenience to heat milk and baby food, sterilise objects, and blend and homogenise food.
Distance 90 km – Just 17 kilometres from the city of Andria, Castel del Monte is Frederick II of Swabia’s 13th-century fortress, one of Puglia’s top tourist destinations. The imposing, impressive structure has an original octagonal shape that recurs throughout the structure, both in the courtyard and in various architectural elements, such as the eight towers. The shape and location correspond to the direction of the shadows during the solstice and equinox. The evocative decorative elements, such as the two crouching lions on either side of the entrance gate, are imbued with symbolism that combines elements of classical antiquity and Nordic and Islamic culture.
Distance 60 Km – The contrast between modernity and tradition, a distinct feature of southern Italy, is essential to Puglia’s charm–the new blends into settings where time seems to stand still. Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Bari province, exemplifies this. The unique jumble of 1,500 Trulli is in the Monti and Aja Piccola districts, and its historic centre consists exclusively of these conical-shaped structures made from Murge plateau limestone and assembled from dry stone. The Trulli, found mainly in the Itria Valley between the provinces of Bari and Brindisi, have prehistoric origins and are still inhabited today.
Distance 50 km – The landscape of Matera embodies the contrast between the ancient and the modern, tradition and innovation. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993, Matera is known worldwide as the city of the Sassi or the Underground City. Matera is not only the oldest inhabited nucleus in Basilicata and Southern Italy but is also among the world’s ten oldest inhabited cities, with settlements dating back some 10,000 years. The cave dwellings carved into the mountain were continuously inhabited from the Bronze Age until 1952, when a national law called for the forced eviction of approximately 15,000 residents. The particularity of the rocky landscape, combined with a sensibility to recover its cultural identity, gave a strong push for appreciation of the Sassi.  In addition to lodging museums, they’re the setting for several national and international cultural events today, leading to Matera’s designation as the 2019 European Capital of Culture.
Ostuni, the White City of Brindisi, rises resplendently, a jumble of white walls amid sun-drenched land, olive trees, and dry-stone walls. The gaze wanders to the horizon for a glimpse of the sparkling sea. Situated between the Itria Valley and Upper Salento, Ostuni is a fascinating hub famous not only for its pristine water and quality services, which were awarded a Blue Flag and Five Sails by Legambiente, but also for its valuable historical and cultural treasures. Martina Franca, on the Murgia’s eastern hills in the heart of the Itria Valley, rises majestically between the Ionian and Adriatic seas. It’s surrounded by a fascinating naturalistic landscape with the Bosco delle Pianelle Oriented Regional Nature Reserve replete with biodiversity and scenic trails. Winding alleys weave through the old town and its Baroque palaces, vertical white houses, and majestic churches displaying incredible artwork. Locorotondo is a hamlet of tightly packed white houses that form a circle in the heart of the picturesque Itria Valley. The distinct layout dates back to the year 1000 and distinguishes Locorotondo’s charming historic centre. Church steeples rise over the whitewashed houses, evidence of the deep spirituality that permeates local culture and history.
Distance 100 km – Lecce lies in the heart of Salento between the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. It’s known for its Baroque splendour, evident in churches, palaces, and architectural details, which earned the city its nickname: “Florence of the South”. The rich, crumbly Lecce stone gives life to fine details, such as those that adorn the Basilica of Santa Croce and the Seminary building, or the magnificent Piazza del Duomo with the Cathedral of Maria Santissima Assunta. Touched by the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, Salento is lined with a jagged, rocky coast on one side and gentle, sandy expanses on the other, which meet in Santa Maria di Leuca. Southern Puglia is characterised by the beauty of the sea and the varied coastal scenery, from the most built up to the wildest. Like few others, it’s a place that has been able to maintain and hand down its history and cultural identity. From the rural landscapes to the marinas of Melendugno, Santa Cesarea Terme, Otranto, Porto Cesareo, Porto Selvaggio, and Gallipoli, the area’s panoramas are enriched by dry stone walls, olive trees, and ancient dolmens (farmhouses-turned-accommodations). The historic centres are characterised by the magnificent Lecce Baroque, with buildings of the typical pinkish-yellow colour. Events bring the streets to life every year, such as the Notte della Taranta, which celebrates the musical tradition, blending ancient Salento Pizzica rhythms with modern influences.
THE UNIQUE ARCHITECTURE OF FREDERICO II’S CASTLE, A UNESCO HERITAGE SITE
Distance 90 km – Just 17 kilometres from the city of Andria, Castel del Monte is Frederick II of Swabia’s 13th-century fortress, one of Puglia’s top tourist destinations. The imposing, impressive structure has an original octagonal shape that recurs throughout the structure, both in the courtyard and in various architectural elements, such as the eight towers. The shape and location correspond to the direction of the shadows during the solstice and equinox. The evocative decorative elements, such as the two crouching lions on either side of the entrance gate, are imbued with symbolism that combines elements of classical antiquity and Nordic and Islamic culture.
A ROUTE AMONG TRULLI IN THE MAGNIFICENT PUGLIESE COUNTRYSIDE
Distance 60 Km – The contrast between modernity and tradition, a distinct feature of southern Italy, is essential to Puglia’s charm–the new blends into settings where time seems to stand still. Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Bari province, exemplifies this. The unique jumble of 1,500 Trulli is in the Monti and Aja Piccola districts, and its historic centre consists exclusively of these conical-shaped structures made from Murge plateau limestone and assembled from dry stone. The Trulli, found mainly in the Itria Valley between the provinces of Bari and Brindisi, have prehistoric origins and are still inhabited today.
THE CITY OF THE SASSI, A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE AND EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE
Distance 50 km – The landscape of Matera embodies the contrast between the ancient and the modern, tradition and innovation. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993, Matera is known worldwide as the city of the Sassi or the Underground City. Matera is not only the oldest inhabited nucleus in Basilicata and Southern Italy but is also among the world’s ten oldest inhabited cities, with settlements dating back some 10,000 years. The cave dwellings carved into the mountain were continuously inhabited from the Bronze Age until 1952, when a national law called for the forced eviction of approximately 15,000 residents. The particularity of the rocky landscape, combined with a sensibility to recover its cultural identity, gave a strong push for appreciation of the Sassi.  In addition to lodging museums, they’re the setting for several national and international cultural events today, leading to Matera’s designation as the 2019 European Capital of Culture.
THE BEAUTY OF THE WHITE CITIES: OSTUNI, MARTINA FRANCA, AND LOCOROTONDO
Ostuni, the White City of Brindisi, rises resplendently, a jumble of white walls amid sun-drenched land, olive trees, and dry-stone walls. The gaze wanders to the horizon for a glimpse of the sparkling sea. Situated between the Itria Valley and Upper Salento, Ostuni is a fascinating hub famous not only for its pristine water and quality services, which were awarded a Blue Flag and Five Sails by Legambiente, but also for its valuable historical and cultural treasures.
Martina Franca, on the Murgia’s eastern hills in the heart of the Itria Valley, rises majestically between the Ionian and Adriatic seas. It’s surrounded by a fascinating naturalistic landscape with the Bosco delle Pianelle Oriented Regional Nature Reserve replete with biodiversity and scenic trails. Winding alleys weave through the old town and its Baroque palaces, vertical white houses, and majestic churches displaying incredible artwork.
Locorotondo is a hamlet of tightly packed white houses that form a circle in the heart of the picturesque Itria Valley. The distinct layout dates back to the year 1000 and distinguishes Locorotondo’s charming historic centre. Church steeples rise over the whitewashed houses, evidence of the deep spirituality that permeates local culture and history.
PUGLIA’S BAROQUE CAPITAL
Distance 100 km – Lecce lies in the heart of Salento between the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. It’s known for its Baroque splendour, evident in churches, palaces, and architectural details, which earned the city its nickname: “Florence of the South”. The rich, crumbly Lecce stone gives life to fine details, such as those that adorn the Basilica of Santa Croce and the Seminary building, or the magnificent Piazza del Duomo with the Cathedral of Maria Santissima Assunta.
Touched by the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, Salento is lined with a jagged, rocky coast on one side and gentle, sandy expanses on the other, which meet in Santa Maria di Leuca. Southern Puglia is characterised by the beauty of the sea and the varied coastal scenery, from the most built up to the wildest. Like few others, it’s a place that has been able to maintain and hand down its history and cultural identity.
From the rural landscapes to the marinas of Melendugno, Santa Cesarea Terme, Otranto, Porto Cesareo, Porto Selvaggio, and Gallipoli, the area’s panoramas are enriched by dry stone walls, olive trees, and ancient dolmens (farmhouses-turned-accommodations).
The historic centres are characterised by the magnificent Lecce Baroque, with buildings of the typical pinkish-yellow colour. Events bring the streets to life every year, such as the Notte della Taranta, which celebrates the musical tradition, blending ancient Salento Pizzica rhythms with modern influences.
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SS 106 KM 466.600, 74010 CASTELLANETA MARINA (TA)
Licence Number: TA073003014S0019945
from Bari A14 motorway to Taranto exit. From Taranto continue towards Reggio Calabria on the SS106 highway until Castellaneta Marina exit.
Taranto railway station is about 40 km from the Resort, while Metaponto station is 20 km from the Resort; a transfer service is available on request.
the airports of Bari and Brindisi are about 100 km away (highway or fast road); a transfer service is available on request.