The Salento-based Relais San Martino is the debut Italian property for Accor's new soft brand, Handwritten Collection.
Rooms, suites and apartments in a 1700s building
Located in the town of Taviano, about five kilometres from Gallipoli, Relais San Martino is a historic building dating back to the 1700s that has been renovated in keeping with the local architectural tradition. It has 31 rooms, including five suites, a junior suite and two apartment residences (superior and deluxe).
The restaurant has a complete menu using seawater
A wellness area with an outdoor pool, whirlpool, fitness boutique and a meditation citrus grove is also part of the Accor facility. There is also an additional fitness area located on the terrace. The F&B features Chiara Murra's restaurant A Casa Tu Martinu, which specializes in authentic Apulian cuisine. As of 2021, an interesting experiment was introduced, involving the use of seawater in the kitchen with a complete menu including desserts. This has made it possible, among other things, to eliminate salt from the preparation of dishes.
