Masseria Bagnara Resort & Spa (Lizzano, Puglia) 1 Verified Reviews | Tablet Hotels
"There are many Italian words that are difficult to translate. Some of those words have particularly delightful meanings that reveal something about the culture, like <em>meriggiare</em>, to rest in the shade on a hot day, or <em>abbiocco</em>, the drowsiness one feels after indulging in a hearty meal. The word <em>masseria</em> is a good example. It loosely translates to farmhouse, but it’s more than that. A masseria is a specific kind of walled country estate built by Spanish colonials in Puglia. It’s rustic but elegant, it’s scenic, it’s out in the middle of nowhere, it’s often near a beach. And it just so happens it’s the ideal foundation on which to build a luxury hotel. Take Masseria Bagnara Resort & Spa, an idyllic getaway near the Ionian coast of Salento." - Tablet Hotels
