The breadbasket of Italy—does anywhere in the world sound dreamier?
For our fellow carb commuters out there, put Puglia on your must-see-and-sample list.
As far east in Italy as you can venture, Puglia prides itself on its cuisine, coastline, and accommodations. Check into one of the best hotels in Puglia for your next Italian excursion.
Image Credit and Location: Masseria Prosperi Luxury Boutique Farm, Otranto, Puglia, Italy
The best beach hotels in Puglia, Italy
Some of the best beach hotels in Puglia, Italy, offer exclusive experiences that’ll elevate your vacation.
Augustus Resort
Deep in the heel of Italy, Augustus Resort offers a Lovers Gazebo that will lure you and your partner to Port Miggiano. This special seaside dinner date for two is only the start of a romantic stay. With everything from helicopter flights to private boat charters, Augustus Resort is the exact place you want to commit to for your next European vacation.
Borgo Egnazia
There’s so much to discover at Borgo Egnazia that you’ll have trouble keeping count. 6 restaurants are placed to serve in this 5-star hotel, which also features 4 swimming pools, 3-bedroom villas, and 2-story townhouses. Add that up and it equals 1 unforgettable Puglia vacation.
Pizzomunno Vieste Palace Hotel
Set on the spur of Italy’s boot, Pizzomunno Vieste Palace Hotel is one of the best hotels to introduce you to Puglia. This massive resort has an amenity to earn each of its five stars: a private beach, poolside piano bar, a kid’s mini club, cinema under the stars, and a nightclub.
Image Credit and Location: Paragon 700, Ostuni, Puglia, Italy
Best boutique hotels in Puglia
From seaside to chic, Puglia’s best boutique hotels offer a limited number of lavish rooms.
Paragon 700
The 11 rooms of Paragon 700 each retain the original architecture of the town's Palazzo Rosso, such as vaulted ceilings and stone fireplaces. The Paragon Suite, a statement of sophistication and style, has a sunken oversized tub and private terrace perfect for a long, lazy day.
Image Credit and Location: Paragon 700, Ostuni, Puglia, Italy
Palazzo Filisio Hotel Regia Restaurant
Although Palazzo Filisio is a phenomenal restaurant in its own right, the staff beyond the kitchen sure do know how to set the table for a memorable stay. Either sea views or sights of Trani Cathedral sit outside of every suite in this historical house.
La Dimora delle Fate
When only a mansion will do, the luxurious boutique hotel La Dimora delle Fate has a reservation for you. All six rooms feature furnishings designed by local artisans, no doubt an easy conversation starter for making small talk at the rooftop garden bar.
Tenuta Sant'Antonio
Spend hours absorbing the Apulian countryside at Tenuta Sant’Antonio. With only 20 suites on site, you have ample room to wander the estate, dine at the restaurant, or go for a swim without bumping into the crowds you’d find on the coast.
Masseria Prosperi Luxury Boutique Farm
Masseria Prosperi is no ordinary boutique hotel in Puglia. Planted on a farm, you’ll spend your stay watching donkeys, ducks, dogs, and more wander outside your window. Your own pets are welcome to stay in your room with you, but you’re kindly asked that your horses, cats, and other creatures don’t join you in the spa’s steam bath.
Image Credit and Location: Masseria Prosperi Luxury Boutique Farm, Otranto, Puglia, Italy
Finding the best hotels in Puglia
This region of southern Italy has a place and pillow for every traveler type.
What is the nicest area to stay in Puglia?
Anyone who knows anything about Puglia will urge you to stay at “the Maldives of Europe”, also known as the town of Pescoluse. Pescoluse is located on the Salento peninsula’s Ionian side and its white-sand, blue-sea beauty has earned its well-deserved reputation as one of the best beaches in Puglia.
Where should I stay in Puglia for the first time?
Lecce is a great city to stay in if it’s your first time in Puglia. It’s called the Florence of the South, and while it is a little bit inland, the beach is a 15-minute cab ride away. Bari is also a good first-timer visitor pick: right on the water, this big city has everything you need and access to everything you want in a Puglia getaway.
What’s the best way to get around Puglia?
Take the train from virtually anywhere in Italy and you can find your way to Puglia. Trains in Puglia stop at cities like Lecce, Barletta, Taranto, Foggia, and Bari, including Bari airport.
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Header Image Credit and Location: Paragon 700, Ostuni, Puglia, Italy