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Masseria AuraTerrae is an 18th-century estate in Polignano a Mare on Puglia's Adriatic coast, part of Relais & Châteaux. The restored former farming hamlet combines rural authenticity—whitewashed walls, vaulted ceilings, historic stone flooring—with modern comfort, two pools, spa, and local wine and food experiences set across 60 acres of vineyards and orchards.
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The hotel occupies an estate in Polignano a Mare, overlooking the Adriatic in southern Italy. Set among 60 acres of vineyards and orchards, it preserves the character of an authentic Apulian masseria (traditional farming hamlet), with whitewashed walls and rural landscape. UNESCO-listed sites lie nearby, and the setting offers walks through vineyards and orchard grounds. The location balances agricultural heritage with coastal access.
Accommodation is housed in restored structures from the estate's history: rooms and suites occupy a former cistern, sheepfold, and dovecote. The Mare Comfort starts at 23 sqm, while the Suite Padronale accommodates four travellers. All interiors blend the property's original architecture—vaulted ceilings, niches, curved lines, and historic stone flooring—with modern furnishings. At least one room and common areas meet accessibility standards. The property is multi-storey without an elevator.
The restaurant emphasizes local gastronomy using produce from the estate. The hotel offers individual and group cooking classes led by its chefs, as well as oenology courses where guests learn about indigenous Puglian grape varieties. Wine tastings feature estate-produced wines from across Puglia, guided by the property's sommeliers on vineyard tours.
Two panoramic pools—one heated, one unheated—overlook the estate grounds. Spa treatments include massages, and wellness facilities encompass a sauna, solarium, and fitness room. Activities on site include yoga, pottery, and bicycle riding. The hotel arranges boat trips, and nearby activities include horse riding, fishing, sailing, water skiing, diving, canoeing, kayaking, and biking.
Pets are accepted in at least one room at extra cost. Children are accepted but noted as not recommended for all guests; baby-sitting, cribs, kids' menus, and early dinner options are available. Three meeting rooms accommodate events up to 100 people. The property suits couples seeking rural retreat, wine and food enthusiasts, and small gatherings.
Editorial verification: Masseria AuraTerrae Hotel - Luxury hotel Polignano a Mare is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
The hotel is in Polignano a Mare, Apulia, on Italy's Adriatic coast, set among vineyards and olive groves with views over the sea. UNESCO-listed sites are nearby.
Masseria AuraTerrae is part of Relais & Châteaux, a collection of independent luxury hotels and restaurants.
Rooms and suites range from Mare Comfort (23 sqm) to Suite Padronale, housed in restored former structures: a cistern, sheepfold, and dovecote. All blend original Apulian architecture with modern interiors.
Yes, the restaurant emphasizes local gastronomy. The hotel also offers individual and group cooking classes and oenology courses tasting estate-produced Puglian wines.
Facilities include two panoramic pools, spa with massage, sauna, solarium, and fitness room. On-site activities include yoga, pottery, and bicycle riding; nearby options include boat trips, horse riding, fishing, sailing, diving, and biking.
Yes, pets are accepted in at least one room at extra cost.
Yes, three meeting rooms accommodate groups up to 100 people.
Masseria AuraTerrae Hotel - Luxury hotel Polignano a Mare is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Masseria AuraTerrae Hotel - Luxury hotel Polignano a Mare is in Polignano a Mare, Italy. Address: Polignano a Mare, Apulia, Italy.
| Location | Polignano a Mare, Italy |
|---|---|
| Address | Polignano a Mare, Apulia, Italy |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Area guide | Polignano a Mare luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/masseria-auraterrae/
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