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Ethra Reserve
A private paradise in the heart of Apulia

The Kalidria Hotel & Thalasso SPA is situated within the renovated Ethra Reserve complex – an exclusive destination by the sea, immersed in the green of the Biogenetic Reserve in Stornara. The archistar, Emilio Ambasz, forerunner of green architecture and Brian Clarke, the well-known British stained glass artist, participated in its creation. There are 789 rooms distributed amongst two 5 star Hotels, the Kalidria Hotel & Thalasso SPA and the Alborèa Ecolodge Resort, and two 4 star Hotels, the Valentino and the Calanè, with 3,177 covers distributed amongst seven restaurants. Our Guests can enjoy the leisure activities offered by the 3,500 sqm Thalasso SPA, unique in Italy, or wind down after an intense day at work with one of the wellness rituals and/or Thalassotherapy Courses on offer at the SPA. The Ethra Reserve offers a wide selection of sports facilities and forms of entertainment: 7 restaurants and 7 bars, 6 swimming pools, 5 with seawater, 2 gyms – fitness areas; Sailing Club; tennis courts and five-a-side football pitches, beach volley and beach tennis, archery and shooting, bowls and table tennis; Children and teenagers services: Club for children aged 3-17, Baby kitchen/Baby feeding facility, play area, a Spray Park, a beautiful area with water games, baby beach; two outdoor theatres; convention Center. A centuries-old Aleppo pine wood connects the Ethra Reserve to a large sandy beach, situated on a 5 km-long stretch of pristine coastline which is lapped by crystal clear seawater.

It is possible to reserve the facilities provided in every building in the Ethra Reserve, however all our Guests may access the communal central areas.

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Kalidria Hotel
& Thalasso SPA

There are 109 elegant rooms, including 9 Suites and the “Albachiara” Suite. All rooms have a private furnished terrace with a view of the nature reserve. All kinds of facilities are provided: air conditioning, a 43’’ TV with Sky, Wi-Fi, a minibar, a coffee machine with capsules and a kettle with a selection of teas and herbal teas. Guests have the choice of two à la carte restaurants, the Kalidria and the Mediterraneo, on the beach, and two bars which include the exclusive Beach Bar. Guests have direct access to the Thalasso SPA which is perfectly integrated into the nature reserve. Attention to every detail concerning its layout has been paid by its designer, the architect Emilio Ambasz, forerunner of green architecture.

Alborèa Ecolodge
Resort

This 5 star oasis has 124 detached, single storey Ecolodge Suites, all of which measure 50 sqm, have a furnished outdoor deck, and are immersed in the pine wood. They have air conditioning, a 40’’ TV with Sky, Wi-Fi, a minibar, a coffee machine with capsules, a kettle and a safe. There are two bathrooms, one with a shower and one with a whirlpool bath tub. Guests may choose between the Alborèa Restaurant and the Mediterraneo Restaurant on the beach. There are two bars, one of which is on the beach.

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Valentino Village

The 4 star Valentino village has 310 rooms distributed over buildings of 3 storeys, consisting of Classic Rooms and Superior Rooms (Elegantly furnished, with a lounge, a double bedroom and a single bedroom). Wi-Fi is available in the main communal areas. Our Guests can choose between the Valentino Restaurant/Pizzeria and the Scirò Restaurant by the sea. There are three bars, one of which is on the beach.

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Calanè Village

The 4 star Calanè Village has 230 rooms, consisting of Classic, Standard, Premium and Comfort Rooms, distributed over buildings of 3 storeys. They have air conditioning, a 32’’ TV, a minibar, a safe and a hairdryer. Wi-Fi is available in the main communal areas. Our Guests can choose between the Calanè Restaurant and the Scirò Restaurant by the sea. There are two bars, one of which is on the beach.

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A vast selection of sports,
entertainment and shows

Guests at the Kalidria Hotel & Thalasso SPA may use the facilities on offer at the Ethra Reserve freely:

• Entertainment and shows: every evening, a large team of professional entertainers organise an assortment of quality shows, including musicals, cabarets, variety performances and themed parties.
• Sport and sports activities: the use of tennis courts, 5-a-side football pitches, bowls, archery, target shooting and table tennis.
• The Beach and the Sailing Club: a vast selection of nautical sports and water sports run by a team of professional and qualified instructors, the use of sailing boats, windsurfboards, paddle surf, canoes e pedalos, beach volley, Beach Golf and beach tennis courts. Group and/or individual courses in sailing and windsurfing.
• Clubs for small children and youngsters: our young Guests may participate in many fun activities in the Mini, Teeny and Junior Clubs, access the large playground and the spray park – a colourful and fun area with water games - the baby beach – a safe area of the beach for our smallest Guests only.
• Baby kitchen/baby feeding facility: an equipped kitchen where parents can prepare meals for their children.
• 24 hour medical assistance.

Numerous sports facilities

The Ethra Reserve has 3 gym-fitness areas, one of which is equipped with Technogym machines, 7 tennis courts, 1 all-purpose pitch, tennis/volleyball, 3 5-a-side football pitches, 1 beach volley and beach tennis court.

In addition to the bowling court, there is archery, target shooting, table tennis, and other activities available at the Sailing Club.

Fitness & Wellness

A holiday full of sport, fitness and wellness in large covered fitness areas assisted by qualified instructors who organise a vast assortment of activities. Stretch and Tone, Total Body, Aquagym, Nordic Walking, pilates, Zumba, yoga, Cross Training, Football, Tennis, Basketball, Swimming, Beach Tennis and much much more.

The Best Entertainment

A team of 40/50 personable entertainers organise not only fun activities, but also timely and reliable services for Guests of all ages, such as: clubs for small children and youngsters, games and parties, sports courses and tournaments, live music, and excursions.

Great Shows

Evening musicals, cabarets and variety performances: the lights go down ... and the magic starts! Professionally equipped large amphitheatres host a vast selection of continuously new shows in which attention to detail concerning the choreography, the costumes, the video mapping, the live singing performances, will ensure unforgettable experiences.

Baby kitchen/baby feeding facility

Parents who prefer to cook and prepare meals for their children 0 – 3 years old (with tables, chairs and high chairs) can use the baby kitchens from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m., assistance is provided and basic foods are available at main mealtimes.

Clubs for small children and youngsters

The Mini, Teeny and Junior Clubs for small children and youngsters are run by our highly qualified and carefully selected staff who specialise in entertaining our young Guests with a vast programme of games, parties, sports and creative activities... and a lot of fun in the sea.

The Spray Park

At the adjacent Valentino Village there is a great water games, where children (up to 12 years of age) can play amongst gushing water and jets of water, fountains and slides, a pirates’ galleon, water cannons and much much more.

The Bluserena Football academy for 5 to 14 years old

Children and youngsters can participate in the Football School. Under the guidance of qualified instructors, they will learn the rudiments and the “tricks” needed to become little champions. The courses take place on the 5-a-side all-weather football pitches, reserved exclusively for use by the School. Kits are provided by Bluserena. The Football School is available from 7 June 2021 to 11 September 2021.