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Its not difficult to see why.
Courtesy of Masseria Calderisi
All of which is to say, theres never been a better time to visit the region.
Recent guests have includedVictoria and David Beckham.)
Borgo Egnazias tagline is nowhere elseafter a few days in paradise there, youll find it impossible to disagree.
A pool area at Borgo Egnazia.
And at its heart sitsCastello di Ugento, the impressive castle at the towns highest point.
(The dAmore familys ownership of the castle dates all the way back to its 17th-century splendor.)
When it comes to offering opportunities for Puglian cultural immersion, Castello di Ugento is hard to beat.
Two of the pools in the heart of Borgo Egnazia at dusk.
And when its time for lunch?
Its an oh-so-laid-back slice of la dolce vita.
Theres a sense, when at Masseria Torre Maizza, that time has stopped.
Borgo Egnazia’s piazza is lit up in the evening for dinner.
The large pool area features a bar offering crisp local wines and creative riffs on Italianaperitivi.
The hotels playful but tastefully realized decor is partly the result of its previous life hosting artist residencies.
Each room contains its own unexpected details.
One of Borgo Egnazia’s winding alleyways.
Again, the culinary offering is a major highlight here.
After a few hours within Palazzo Daniele, youll feel like the place is yours too.
Masseria Calderisi is a slice of classic Puglian paradise with a fresh, youthful-feeling twist.
The bedroom of the master suite at Castello di Ugento.
But stepping inside is to enter another world entirely.
The property opened last summer with head-spinningly fabulous results.
Despite the flamboyant trappings of its decor, however, both wellness and sustainability are a priority here.
The garden at Castello di Ugento.
Meanwhile, the hotels commitments to micro-CHP energy, zero plastics, and local construction materials are also notable.
If its pure, unadulterated indulgence youre seeking, Masseria Muzza is the one to beat.
(Throughout the day, as the natural light shifts, they seem to almost magically change color.)
Il Tempo Nuovo restaurant—with glass floors looking to the remains of the Norman tower underneath—at Castello di Ugento.
Amenities:Restaurant, bar, bicycle rentals
Address:29 Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 73014 Gallipoli, Italy
Photo: Courtesy of Masseria Trapanà
Photo: Courtesy of Masseria Trapanà
Photo: Courtesy of Masseria Trapanà
Looking through to the bar of Masseria Torre Maizza from its Carosello restaurant.
The pool and bar area at Masseria Torre Maizza.
The interior dining area of Carosello restaurant at Masseria Torre Maizza.
A common room at Palazzo Daniele with the hotel’s honesty bar.
The courtyard at Palazzo Daniele.
The courtyard at Palazzo Daniele.
The royal junior suite at Palazzo Daniele.
Looking into the kitchen of Palazzo Daniele from the pool area.
The main courtyard of Masseria Calderisi.
The outdoor dining area at Masseria Calderisi’s La Corte restaurant.
A bedroom at Masseria Calderisi.
The bedroom of the flagship Paragon suite at Paragon 700.
Paragon 700’s vintage car sits on the piazza directly in front of the palazzo.
The pool area at Paragon 700.
A bespoke bathtub in one of Paragon 700’s eleven suites.
The front facade of Castle Elvira.
The drawing room at Castle Elvira with a vintage Bechstein piano.
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Courtesy of Palazzo Bozzi Corso
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Photo: Carlo Contino Circolone / Courtesy of Palazzo Ducale Venturi
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Courtesy of Palazzo Presta
Courtesy of Palazzo Presta
