The Grand Hotel Kalidria is universally praised as an outstanding example of modern architecture and design, a purpose-built spa and health resort of the highest order. Despite its ultra-modern appearance it belongs firmly in the tradition of the great European resorts such as Baden-Baden, Nice and the Lido. For all the modern hi-tech, there is a decidedly nineteenth century exuberance in the scale of the building. A vast amphitheatre-shaped roof garden overlooks the Gulf of Taranto; the hotel is next to the expansive Stornara Nature Reserve, stocked with fragrant Aleppan pine trees; the Kalidria spa is set out over 3,500 square metres; there are heated indoor and outdoor freshwater and seawater swimming pools; guests enjoy thalasso-therapies, saunas, Turkish baths, massage, anti-stress remedies. And the restaurant performs the miracle – and it is a miracle – of serving healthy food that is both tempting and delicious. There are several acres of exquisite beach.
Nearby Castellaneta was the birthplace of Rudolph Valentino. The thirteenth century Santa Maria della Luce is a fine example of Angevine-Gothic architecture in the area, as is the bell tower in the Cathedral, the Chiesa di San Nicola.
Grand Hotel Kalidria
Castellaneta Marina - Località Principessa 74010
Manager : Mr. Vincenzo Gentile
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