Puglia Travel Guide: Best Masseria Hotels, Trulli Towns and Restaurants
The best masseria hotels in Puglia, from Ostuni to Lecce, plus trulli villages, olive grove dining and the sun-soaked coast of southern Italy.
2025-08-29
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From the palazzi of Venice to the pine-scented terraces of the Amalfi Coast, Italy is where Splendid's eye has found its most constant subject. Our guides bring you the design hotels, hidden tables and slow itineraries we return to, told through first-hand editorial reporting and photography.
The best masseria hotels in Puglia, from Ostuni to Lecce, plus trulli villages, olive grove dining and the sun-soaked coast of southern Italy.
2025-08-29
Italy's most celebrated luxury hotels include Il Pellicano in Porto Ercole, Le Sirenuse in Positano, Hotel de Russie in Rome, The James Suite in Florence, The Venice Venice Hotel on the Grand Canal, Hotel Santa Caterina on the Amalfi Coast, and Palazzo Margherita in Puglia.
Late April to early June and September to mid-October offer the ideal combination of warm weather, open seasonal hotels and lighter crowds. July and August are the hottest and busiest months, especially on the coast. Winter suits the cities (Florence, Rome, Venice) for quieter museums and lower rates.
For first-time travellers, a combination of Florence, Rome and the Amalfi Coast captures the classic Italian experience across cities, coast and countryside. Design-minded travellers should consider Venice (for architecture and art), Puglia (for masserias and Baroque towns) and Milan (for fashion and restaurants).