Il Melograno
Hotel and restaurant in the country
Tucked away in the heel of the Italian “boot”, Il Melograno welcomes you to its delightful setting, just three kilometres from the adorable little fishing port of Monopoli. Succumb to the charm of this 17th century “masseria”, or working farm, renovated in the 1980s by the antiques collector Camillo Guerra. With white-washed walls, Persian carpets, vaulted ceilings, orchards, 1,000 year-old olive trees and an Oriental-style spa, this hotel invites you to embark on a mini tour of the world and a journey back in time. Visit the town of Bari on the Adriatic coast, Ostuni, the “white city”, and the numerous cathedrals and crypts in the surrounding area. ...Read more
Italy, Monopoli - Bari

La Peschiera
Hotel and restaurant on the seafront
Feel at one with the sea at this gem of a resort on Puglia’s splendid Adriatic coast. Built in a Bourbon fishing reserve, the Peschiera stands in a rare location of extraordinary beauty, surrounded by a wonderful landscape rich in history and art. The whitewashed building sits directly on the sea, embracing it almost. Rooms are light and airy, decorated with elegant simplicity, and feature a patio facing the pools as well as a terrace right on the sea, where breakfast is served. The resort is extremely intimate with only twelve rooms, and has its own private sand beach, where even at the height of August guests can enjoy ample space and refreshing swims in clear waters. Meanwhile, the restaurant offers delicate local fare with fresh fish and seafood as the highlight, served, as one might expect, sea-side. ...Read more
Italy, Monopoli