Luxury hotels and fine dining restaurants in Apulia

Holidays in Puglia 

 A trip to Puglia is an immersion in a confidential Italy that will enchant you with its sweet life and easy living atmosphere. Beaches nestled between steep cliffs, characteristic trulli, picturesque villages overlooking the shoreline, masserie huddled in a sea of olive trees and golden wheat fields… The “heel of the boot” as we call it, offers a diversity of landscapes that you can discover from Gargano to Salento, passing through the Itria Valley and Tavoliero. The remains of ancient civilisations bear witness to a rich history, illustrated by imposing castles, such as Castel del Monte, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, but also by palaces, villages and charming squares, symbols of the strong forces that have succeeded one another over the centuries in the region. Your holiday in Puglia will inevitably include Bari, where you can admire the majestic Basilica of San Nicola, and Lecce, whose remarkable architectural heritage has earned it the nickname “Florence of the South”. Between these two cities, don't miss out on Ostuni, one of the jewels of Puglia, where you can wander the streets, staircases, and white-washed buildings, behind which appear, as if by magic, splendid views of the Adriatic Sea. Your stay in Puglia is also an opportunity to discover the natural wonders of the Gargano and Alta Murgia national parks, to explore the seabed in the reserves of the Tremiti and Torre Guaceto islands, and to sit down in a traditional osteria to enjoy orecchiette, a burrata or a pasticciotto! 

Luxury hotels in Puglia, the beauty of the “heel of the boot”  

 Whether they are set on the seashore, surrounded by an olive grove or perched above a village, our luxury hotels in Puglia invite you to let go and enjoy the moment. Housed in a typical palazzo, a traditional masseria or a castle steeped in history, our charming addresses are distinguished by their timeless elegance and warm service provided by our attentive staff. Staying in one of our 5-star hotels in Puglia, away from the hustle and bustle of the coastline, means for example, pushing open the gates of a 16th century palace, nestled in the heart of what looks like a Cycladic town. It means crossing a Moorish-style garden with a swimming pool and parapets overlooking a plain of olive trees and the shimmering water of the Adriatic Sea. It also means stepping into an exclusive place where silence is interrupted only by the cooing of birds and the sound of cathedral bells. The barrel vaults and high ceilings, typical of Apulian historical structures, combined with soft colours and noble materials, contribute to making the rooms of our boutique hotels places of singular refinement, which can also be appreciated in the simplicity of the furniture. Most of our luxury hotels in Puglia have an outdoor swimming pool and some of them offer a Spa where you can experience a wellness break after a busy day. 

Fine dining restaurants in Puglia 

 The Apulian gastronomic tradition is a fusion of colours, flavours and local ingredients. The authenticity that characterises this region is also reflected in its typical dishes, generous triumphs of simplicity and flavours that our Chefs sublimate in our restaurants and luxury hotels in Puglia. A proud Mediterranean personality emerges from the local recipes, created by the combination of cereals and vegetables from the fertile countryside, extra virgin olive oil produced with passion over generations, and fresh fish from the Adriatic and Ionian seas. Our refined tables in our 5-star hotels invite you to live a memorable dining experience, surrounded by the stone vaults of an elegant dining room or seated among the olive and orange trees of a beautifully maintained garden. Delight your palate with delicious recipes, concocted in harmony with the season's, which you can pair with an excellent Pugliese wine selected by our sommelier. 

Best hotels in Puglia, a precious escape  

 From your luxury hotel in Puglia, discover the cultural and natural treasures of the region with the advice of our passionate concierges. The trulli of Alberobello, conical dry-stone buildings typical of the Apulian countryside, and the sassi di Matera, troglodytic cave dwellings carved into the mountainside, are UNESCO World Heritage Sites not to be missed. Make the most of your stay in Puglia by also exploring the charms of Ostuni. Its white-washed houses overlooking rows of centuries-old olive trees offer a breathtaking landscape and give it the aura of a Cycladic village frozen in time. Take a stroll through the cobbled streets, walk past fragrant bakeries and baroque churches to the Piazza della Libertà, which comes alive on summer evenings. Our team at your charming hotel will be delighted to organise a boat trip for you along the coast. Enjoy the tranquillity of Torre Guaceto's nature reserve, with its stretch of sandy shoreline centred around a 16th-century watchtower. Walk to the horseshoe bays at its centre and, depending on the season, observe lizards, kingfishers, turtles, and sea birds. The exuberant baroque town of Lecce is bursting with honey-stone palazzi, ornate churches and Roman remains that complete your trip to Puglia. 

Relais & Châteaux in Puglia, traditions in an eco-friendly environment   

 Through our most beautiful eco hotels in Puglia  and luxury addresses, we invite you to discover another, more discreet side of Italy. The exceptional properties that we are proud to count among our members cultivate an authentic art of living, centred around hospitality, generosity, and respect for the traditions of this region that is nicknamed “the heel of the boot”. Our hoteliers and restaurant owners are committed to preserving the regional identity by promoting the cultural, gastronomic, and natural heritage of Puglia.