Thalas Club  

On Puglia’s Adriatic stretch in Torre dell’Orso / Melendugno, this four-star resort sits about 500 metres from the sandy beach and 25 km from Lecce. Brindisi Airport is roughly an hour by car. Shuttle service to the beach runs all day, making it a laid-back, family-friendly and pet-friendly base for exploring the coast.

A newly built complex spread over 20,000 m², with terraced two‑storey houses set among greenery. Rooms range from ground-floor Classics with patios to Superior rooms and Junior Suites with outdoor showers and private Jacuzzi spots, plus family rooms with large terraces — many with minibars, AC, TV and safes. Some rooms are adapted for guests with disabilities. Expect relaxed coastal vibes and sea-breeze mornings.

Two adult pools, a children’s pool, a Jacuzzi and a full spa with sauna and Turkish bath invite slow, sun-soaked days. Sports options include five-a-side football, tennis, volleyball, table tennis, a fitness area, playground and an indoor amphitheatre for entertainment. Club Card covers pool use, sports and daily entertainment. Free shaded private parking is available on site.

There’s a conference room and an indoor amphitheatre suitable for meetings or events, plus free Wi-Fi across the property. A tour desk and transfer service make group logistics easy.

An air‑conditioned restaurant serves regional, national and international dishes — lunch is buffet-style while dinner is served at the table, with homemade appetizers and breads. Drinks (water and house wines) are included with meals and a Pizzeria offers an à la carte menu. Breakfast runs late for relaxed mornings and children get special pizza menus several times a week; gluten-free options are available on request.