It might not have the classical clout of Rome or Florence, but Puglia offers rich pickings for culture vultures – from the Baroque splendour of Lecce to Alberobello’s fairytale streets lined with conical-roofed trulli houses. Natural highlights include unspoiled beaches, rolling hills and olive groves – best appreciated from the comfort of this stylish new resort. 
Recommended tour operator: Italia Collection by Sardatur Holidays
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The luxurious Borgo Egnazia Hotel Ville Golf Spa was awarded the highly prestigious ‘Best New Family Hotel’ award at the 2012 Tatler Travel Awards, as well as being featured amongst the 101 best hotels of the year in the 2012 Tatler Travel Guide.
This elegant yet family-friendly five-star resort is in southern Puglia, our favourite part of mainland Italy. Officially opened in spring 2011, the latest addition to the San Domenico Hotels has quickly become the new luxury hotel sensation of the Mediterranean.
It is set in 49 acres of ancient olive groves between the undulating Valle d’Itria hills and the Adriatic Sea. Five years in the making and all sourced locally, Borgo Egnazia is contemporary in design, with chic décor in shades of white, cream and taupe.
There are 63 guest rooms and suites, a variety of restaurants and bars, outdoor and indoor pools, a spa, traditional ‘Borgo’ village with private villas and townhouses, two beach clubs and an 18 hole golf course. Together with the dedicated kids clubs and flexible accommodation options, it has all the ingredients for a perfect family holiday.
There is a free shuttle service to the Beach Club and sandy beach (2.5kms away) where there are water sports and a beach bar. Horse riding, soccer and go-kart racing are also available close-by.
The 18-hole championship level San Domenico Golf Club boasts magnificent sea views.
Guests can enjoy fine dining at one of the hotel’s choice of gourmet restaurants as well as more casual options for the family.
Vair spa has a wonderful range of pampering treatments, steam bath, sauna, fitness centre, tepidarium, calidarium and frigidarium.
Culture vultures may want to explore further afield – you’re in easy reach of Lecce’s unique Baroque architecture, Alberobello (the UNESCO World Heritage town), Polignano, Cisternino and the white village of Ostuni.
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