Cala San Giovanni, Polignano a Mare

There are only confirmations and some improvements for Cala San Giovanni, a beach club that always manages to satisfy its clientele. Top location, considering the context in which it’s situated, as it’s a small sandy inlet where the sea displays truly intense shades, especially when it’s not too hot and there aren’t too many people; the ideal is to try this experience during low season, even on windy days, when everything is still calm in the bay. Under the careful management of the owning family, increasingly ambassadors of Puglia’s beach excellence (even at industry fairs), the level of satisfaction in the kitchen has increased and collaboration with the festival Il libro possibile has been strengthened, which in this case we could also rename as “Il lido possibile”, since during those days Cala San Giovanni becomes the reference location for all event guests. Beyond exceptional situations, in daily life the clientele is satisfied because Cala San Giovanni is a safe, controlled place (there’s only one entrance and one exit, parents can be at ease), differentiated based on spot choice: you can stay on the beach, for those who love sand, and on the rocks, for those who don’t. There’s a relaxation area with lawn, where yoga lessons are organized and, in the morning during low season, school camps are hosted. There’s the massage cabin under the pagoda, where you can indulge while admiring the sea. There are VIP spots in the rocky area, with complimentary fresh fruit and a bottle of sparkling wine for those who book them. In the front rows, the loungers are more comfortable thanks to the mattresses and then there’s the beach towel included in the price. The establishment is plastic-free and the kitchen uses compostable materials. In conclusion, this is not just a beach club, but also a social and cultural point for Polignano a Mare. And please excuse us, but Cala San Giovanni’s fried fish is a real delight.