Beach bum? Check out these cool new places

Life in Italy revolves around the beach from now till Seotember – so get your best beachwear on and hit the shore!

 

Maison Ruggieri Beach Club (Polignano a Mare, Bari)
Opening: Summer 2025 (exact date TBA)
A newly launched beach club by Michelin-starred chef Floriano Pellegrino in Polignano, offering classic trattoria-style dishes right by the sea. It’s part of the Maison Ruggieri culinary project.
Keep an eye on Maison Ruggieri’s official channels for details.

 

Ethra Beach Club (Kalidria Hotel & Alborèa Ecolodge, Stornara Nature Reserve)
Opening Period: June 14 – September 16, 2025
Operated by Bluserena at the Kalidria spa resort in Puglia. Features deluxe sunbeds, Bali beds, hostess service, and full bar access included for resort guests. Accessible via Bluserena/Ethra Reserve promotions.

 

Tayga Beach Club – “Sky ’n’ Sand” Event Series  Polignano/Monopoli region
Opening & Events:July 13, 27 & August 3, 10, 20, 25: “Sky ’n’ Sand” DJ sunset parties
Weekly DJ-hosted sunset and late-night events featuring top Italian and international acts like Themba, Tommy Vee, Zerb, Sebastian Heredia, Makez, and Raffa Guido. (taygabeach.it)

 

Cala Maka (Torre Canne, Brindisi)

A stylish new beach club combining fine dining—Mediterrasian cuisine—with lounge and DJ sets in an upscale setting on the Adriatic coast.
calamaka.it

 

Calderisi Mare (Salento region)
Eco-aware beach club focusing on sustainable cuisine, local vibes, and cultural events; favoured for its quiet elegance.

Infinito Resort Beach Club (Carovigno, Brindisi)

Exclusive beach lounge offering fine cocktails, dining, large sunbeds, and extras like kayaking, SUP, massages, and concierge services.
infinitoresort.com

 

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Monique Chambers
Monique Chambers

A magazine editor by trade, Monique's passion is to promote beautifully made and upcycled things and the artisans that create them. Free time is her biggest indulgence, when she can tinker in her craft room or the kitchen, or be selfish with a book, the sofa and good glass of wine (of course, wearing something fabulous and with freshly coiffed hair!)