Masseria Spina, Puglia

A unique Italian wedding venue with buckets loads of character and charm, Masseria Spina Farmhouse dates back between the 11^thand 18^th Century . The elegant property  itself is steeped in rich history, and the ancient olive groves that surround the property and span over 7 hectares are over 1000 years old!

Located in Monopoli, in the dreamy Italian wedding destination of Puglia, Massera Spina can accommodate up to 30 guests staying on site and up to 160 on the actual wedding day. If you’d rather opt for an intimate/ micro wedding, Masseria Spina offers couples with under 40 guests the option to do so on weekdays.

Imagine your Ceremony on the grounds, we’d suggest the Citrus Grove, complete with sea views and olive trees in the background. The chapel on site is also available for a religious ceremony or a symbolic/ non-religious ceremony. The open space at the front of the property makes for the perfect al fresco dining setting.

Located in Monopoli, it’s just 40 minutes from Bari airport and 45 minutes in the opposite direction from Salento airport, making it an easily accessible location for your wedding guests travelling from abroad.

The property consists of 6 historical residences which are detailed below:

Il Nido – The il Nido apartment has peaceful sea views and comfortably accommodates 4-6 of your guests. The apartment consists of a spacious living area with dining table, a well-equipped kitchen area with sink and hand-crafted stone worktops, two single beds, two large double bedrooms and a spacious bathroom with a beautiful copper bath (that was made between the seventeenth and eighteenth century!). Over the years Il Nido has been used as a warehouse for the storage of foodstuffs and, during World War II, as a bomb shelter.

La Masseria – La Masseria is a quaint apartment with sea views, located in the central body of the Masseria with 6-8 beds. La Masseria is situated in the original fifteenth-century fortified tower, built by the Chiantera family and later expanded by the Spina family (16thc.) with a fortified front building. In 1760, the impressive Baroque monumental staircase and the portico were added by the Martinelli family. La Masseria is spread out on three floors with a spacious living area, two single beds; a large bedroom double bedroom (which can become a quadruple room); another living room with a large wooden table; a second double bedroom featuring a balcony with sea views; 2 spacious bathrooms, with stunning marble and late 1700s ceramics and lastly, a spacious and well-equipped kitchen area with a unique fireplace.

Lamia – a charming apartment located in the hamlet fortified Masseria. Detached from the main body of the farm, in one of the oldest houses in the complex, originally characterized by the sloping roof covered with “chianchette”. The apartment is one of the first settlements above ground, togther with the chapel. In it’s quaint, refined simplicity, the Lamia apartment comfortably accommodates 2-4 of your guests and consists of a large open living space with a fireplace, fully equipped peninsula kitchen, a double sofa bed, a large double bedroom and spacious bathroom with a splendid 15th-century barrel vault, a second bathroom with access to a private patio with a large solarium.

Il Fico – Il Fico is a charming apartment with accommodation for 6-8 of your guests. It has a total autonomy from the rest of the complex thanks to an outdoor area and an independent entrance. It’s name Il Fico comes from the spectacular centuries-old fig tree in front of the large two-story window looking out from the living area, an open-space kitchen, a double bedroom and an en suite bathroom. The space is accented by beautiful ceiling vaults which, as per local tradition, are made entirely of tuff.

La Filanda – La Filanda is a lovely apartment in an ancient building, that was originally used for silk processing in the eighteenth century. La Filanda is part of the structures built in the second half of the 1700s. Spanning 80 sqm, the residence offers 3 beds located on two floors. On the ground floor you’ll find a large living area, a double bed, bathroom and a fully-equipped open kitchen. On the first floor theres a balcony, a double bedroom and a living room with a sofa bed, a second bathroom with a shower and a large outdoor area that, through a separate entrance, enjoys autonomy from the rest of the complex. The residence is characterized by beautiful vaults made of exposed tuff and wide-open spaces, made magical by the presence of olive trees.