Encircled by olive trees and gently fragranced by heady boughs of roses and magenta bougainvillea, Masseria Torre Maizza is a little slice of heaven on the Adriatic coast.

The most recent addition to the prestigious Rocco Forte Hotels Collection, this spectacular coastal resort is the perfect retreat from which to explore the stunning region of Puglia. Designed by Olga Polizzi, the 40 stunning rooms and suites typify elegant Italian living, exquisitely marrying contemporary style with a curated collection of local accents and objets d’art.

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.

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, the hotel is ideally positioned for discovering the best of the Southern Italy.