Cheat Sheet: Puglia, Italy

Restored masserias, breathtaking vistas, seaside restaurants, cooking classes and more

If you don't yet know the Puglia region of Italy, you should definitely put it on your list. Very accessible—only a 45 minute drive from the Bari and Brindisi airports and so much countryside and seaside to enjoy. The loveliest months are May, June & September where you can indulge in all of the locally grown & harvested delicacies, while taking in the sights of this beautiful area.

WHERE TO STAY IN PUGLIA

Masseria Torre Maizza, Overlooking the Sea in Puglia, Italy

Masseria Torre Maizza is your place for a chic retreat and indulgent holiday.

If you are looking for chic retreat and indulgent holiday, definitely book my favorite hotel in this area of Puglia, Masseria Torre Maizza—my Insider Andy Levine calls it a gem. The Masseria's tower used to be a look-out against Ottoman invaders, so needless to say the views are pretty spectacular ... read more about Masseria Torre Maizza

Calla da Coccaro, sn | Savelletri di Fasano, Puglia 72015 Italy

La Sommita, A 16th Century Residence in Puglia, Italy

The 10 room hotel La Sommita sits at the top of the city, reached by winding alleyways through ancient homes.

Pretty little Ostuni is known as the “White City,” and its crowning glory is La Sommita. The hotel sits at the top of the city, reached by winding alleyways through ancient homes. From the outside it looks every inch the 16th-century palace, and inside it's full of ... read more about La Sommita

Ostuni Via Scipione Petrarolo, 7 | Ostuni, Puglia Italy

Masseria Cimino, On the San Domenico Golf Course in Puglia, Italy

Masseria Cimino is a rustic, simple place to stay on the San Domenico Golf Course for those who live and dream golf.

If you live and dream golf and like rustic, simple places to stay, then Masseria Cimino is for you. Although it's located at the eighth hole of the San Domenico Golf Course, but as soon as you step on the greens you'll have a glimpse of the bright red tower in the distance ... read more about Masseria Cimino

Contrada Masciola | Savelletri di Fasano, Puglia 72010

Masseria San Domenico, Set Against Olive Groves in Puglia, Italy

The grounds, buildings and the most spectacularly large, inviting pool make Masseria San Domenico a lovely respite from the real world.

Deep green shrubs lining the entry drive, tall white walls against the blue backdrop of the sea (just 500 yards away)—Masseria San Domenico is one idyllic setting. The grounds, buildings and the most spectacularly large pool make this a lovely respite from the "real" world ... read more about Masseria San Domenico

www.imasseria.com | Phone: +39 080 4827769

Strada Litoranea 379 | Savelletri di Fasano, Brindisi 72015 Italy

Masseria Torre Coccaro, A Country House On A Puglian Estate

Masseria Torre Coccaro is full of picturesque local history; the grounds are dotted with ancient olive groves and in the courtyard youll find an exquisite tiny chapel from 1730.

I recently stayed at the rural Masseria Torre Coccaro (masseria means Italian farmhouse), originally a defense against attacking Turkish forces, but now it welcomes visitors with open arms. I can see why the Turks would want to invade … the Brindisi area is full of picturesque local history, the farmhouse grounds are dotted with ancient olive groves and there is ... read more about Masseria Torre Coccaro

Calla da Coccaro,8 | Savelletri di Fasano, Brindisi 72015 Italy

WHERE TO EAT IN PUGLIA

Restaurant File: Puglian elegant dinners, seen-and-be-seen bars, traditonal seaside dining & more

Part of Masseria Torre Coccaro, Restaurant Egnathia works with local farms to source the menu items like Murgia lamb and Podolic beef, local foragers for porcini & cardoncelli mushrooms and local fisherman for the freshest seafood.

Restaurant Egnathia
A beautiful and amazing restaurant in old restored stables set among olive trees, says Insider Michela Lanteri. Part of Masseria Torre Coccaro, Restaurant Egnathia works with local farms to source the menu items like Murgia lamb and ... read more about Restaurant Egnathia and other must-try restaurants in Puglia

WHAT TO DO IN PUGLIA

Cooking Schools in Italy

Flavours Italian Cookery Holidays
You could take several courses with Flavours Holidays and never tire of the location. That's because this Scotland-based company hosts programs at a variety of private villas and palazzos in Lazio, Puglia, Rome, Bologna, Ravenna, Tuscany ... read more about Flavours Italian Cookery Holidays and other cooking schools in Italy

Eight Great Equestrian Center Holidays

Thoroughbred horses¸ private trails¸ resort accommodations and expert instructors with royal connections—these are just a few of the attractions at some of these world-class equestrian centers and riding schools¸ perfect for an active vacation.

Masseria Torre Coccaro
There can be few more romantic places to learn to ride than Masseria Torre Coccaro, a white-washed 16th-century small luxury hotel located in Italy's beautiful region of Puglia. Set in an expansive olive grove, with views to the Mediterranean Sea, the hotel's lovely riding center has a ... read more about learning to ride at Masseria Torree Coccaro and other great spots around the globe

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