Masseria & Spa Luciagiovanni Lecce

Combining the exotic charm of the Maghreb with the centuries-old magic of Salento, Puglia's Masseria & Spa Luciagiovanni is a striking 4 star resort, in the countryside just outside the city of Lecce and only minutes away from the sun-drenched beaches dotted along the Adriatic coast.

The Masseria's sumptuous bedrooms feature beautiful items of hand crafted Moroccan furniture and soft, drapes which, when the windows are open, billow in the warm sea breeze. The careful integration of the latest in audiovisual and communication technology, from Wi-Fi internet connectivity to Dolby sound systems and LCD satellite television, ensures maximum comfort. Those looking for additional luxury will need to book early to reserve the much sought-after Gold Garden room, complete with private garden.

Guests keen to experience the flavor-packed food and wine of Salento will love Masseria Luciagiovanni's restaurant. A passionate promoter of zero kilometer cuisine, the chef prepares the region' s traditional maritime dishes with the freshest of fish and seafood, which is caught in the Adriatic Sea only minutes before it is placed upon the guests' plates. Likewise, the restaurant's delicious vegetarian specialties are all made with the seasonal fruit and vegetables grown on the neighboring farms. The wine list features an excellent selection of the wines produced by Puglia's independent wineries.

The ideal place in which to restore natural balance, the hotel's Luciagiovanni spa boasts an impressive range of wellness rituals and exclusive beauty treatments. Other onsite leisure facilities at the Masseria include a fitness room, squash courts, beach tennis, and a spectacular 1600sqm swimming pool with hydromassage.

The towns of Gallipoli and Otranto are only a 30 minute drive away from the Masseria & Spa Luciagiovanni, hotel which is also the ideal base from which to visit the baroque masterpieces of Lecce and the beaches on Puglia's Adriatic coast. By car, but also by boat, travelers soon reach Santa Maria di Leuca, a town situated on the southernmost tip of Puglia, between the Adriatic and Ionian seas.