Destination

Encircled by olive trees and gently fragranced by heady boughs of roses and magenta bougainvillea, MasseriaTorre Maizza is a little slice of heaven on the Adriatic coast. With a stunning sweep of white sandy beach mere moments from the hotel, the region’s vibrant capital, Bari, an hour’s drive north along the coast, and Lecce—nicknamed “the Florence of the South”—the same to the south, this spectacular coastal resort is the perfect retreat from which to explore this stunning region of Puglia. Drenched in sunshine, the landscape is known for its whitewashed, almost sun-bleached hilltop towns, centuries-old architecture, and exceptional local ingredients, from fine wines to the true “gold” of Puglia—its olive oil.