Bari, region Apulia, Italy
Borgo Egnazia is a luxurious resort located in Puglia, that offers an unparalleled experience of Italian hospitality, architecture, cuisine, and lifestyle. It belongs to the “Leading Hotel of the World”, a collection of authentic and unusual luxury hotels with the aim of providing extraordinary travel experiences. Since 2010 Borgo Egnazia has been part of Leading Hotel of the World and it has received prestigious accolades such as “Best Hotel of the Year” by Virtuoso in 2016 and “Most Life Changing Experience” by Condè Nast UK in 2017. In July 2018 Borgo Egnazia has been recognized as the № 1 Top Italian Resort by Travel + Leisure in their World’s Best Awards, and it has also been named № 4 in the Top 10 European Resort Hotels category, and № 43 in the Top 100 Hotels Overall category.
The 50th G7 summit was held at Borgo Egnazia in June 2024.
The hotel is located an hour's drive from the International Airport (BRI) in Bari.
Vair means "true" in the Puglian dialect and finds its core essence in the pursuit of happiness. An extraordinary team of therapist-artists, musicians and locai dancers will guide you in poetic experiences based on the principles of the "Science of Happiness" and will create personalised paths according to your specific desires and needs.
Borgo Egnazia has a wonderful heated indoor pool, located next to the fitness area. Here everyone can enjoy a re-energizing swim and enjoy a moment of healthy relaxation. Open all day, with a changing area fully-equipped with an inviting steam room, outdoor sauna, emotional showers and an ice fountain to stimulate the microcirculation or cool down after an intense workout.
Children aged 3 to 7 years are lovingly guided and supervised by highly qualified staff. The various recreational activities are grouped by age and by play areas and are held both indoors and outdoors. There is a nursery, a playroom, a relaxation area, a playground and, on request, also a babysitting service.
The Marinari organises adventure parks, pool games, go-kart and dance competitions, art and crafts workshops and five-a-side football tournaments every day. In addition to having also Wii stations, Playstation and a multimedia area with PC and Wi-Fi network.
At Borgo Egnazia, the boys become Tarantari, a real international community of young people coming from different countries, together to spend unforgettable moments of sharing and live a magical holiday in Puglia. In this dimension dedicated to fun it is natural to create new bonds and friendships, diving together in the blue sea, in outdoor sports challenges, in cooking lessons and in traditional dances. With the desire then to stay in touch and maybe one day find yourself again to remember an unforgettable holiday together.
The paradise of a golfer has 18 holes and is green. Located not far from the rocky coastline of Savelletri, the Clubhouse of San Domenico Golf overlooks a landscape full of hidden wonders: to the east an unbroken view of the blue waves of the Adriatic Sea and the gentle curves of the greens, with glimpses of the enchanting ruins of the ancient city of Egnathia, to the west centenary olive groves as far as the eye can see and on the roofs of Borgo Egnazia in the distance.
For those who want to improve the backhand, or simply play a friendly game, the Borgo has tennis courts surrounded by greenery. For those who want to learn how to play, a few lessons at the Tennis Academy, are sufficient to get excited about this sport and learn its dynamics. This highly qualified Academy aims to bring out the tennis player that is in each of us, fuelling the spirit of the athlete and the passion for this extraordinary discipline. With great professionalism, our federal instructors will transmit the values of this sport to the youngsters, while they will increase the level of the most expert players, refining their technique shot by shot. The Tennis Academy analyses everyone's level of play to offer tailor-made modules.
The Borgo has three Padel courts. Upon returning from a holiday at the Borgo, everyone can take away with them exceptional luggage full of well-being and extraordinary experiences. And, at the same time, starting over with something new: like, for example, a new passion for a sport. For those looking for a new way to stay fit, the Borgo has three brand new paddle tennis courts to try out this fun discipline, halfway between tennis and squash.
At Borgo Egnazia great attention is given to sport and everything that promotes a healthy and active lifestyle, preferably outdoors. This new season sees the introduction of an innovative outdoor gym, created in collaboration with Technogym Outdoor. This is a first for Technogym, debuting at Borgo Egnazia: a project that offers a solution for outdoor exercise in total safety for users of all ages and fitness levels. The structure has been conceived with long-lasting materials which guarantee long durability, reparability, and recycling.
The gym is designed for those who want to keep fit with the latest training technologies. It is equipped with cutting-edge equipment that allows everyone to practice physical activity with unlimited opportunities. In addition, highly qualified Personal Trainers plan tailor-made workout sessions, modelled on the different needs and desires of everyone, helping to achieve their personal goals. The gym features the latest Technogym equipment and the first fully integrated Artis collection of cardio, strength and functional products. As well as the innovative Kinesis range, designed to support the natural movements of the human body.
This simple and adrenaline discipline is feasible for all ages. Lessons for beginners and rental for the more experienced.
Cala Masciola water sports centre offers the possibility of renting boats for the more expert sailors or suggestive exits with our skippers.
One of the most fun and hip water games, suitable for everyone, adults and children. For rental.
Cala Masciola water sports centre offers lessons for beginners and for experts looking to improving the technique. It is also possible to rent equipment for beginners and funboard for pros.
This adrenaline-fueled new discipline is accessible for all ages. Cala Masciola water sports centre organizes lessons for beginners and rental outings for the more experienced.
A must to discover the hidden coves and the suggestive caves of the Puglian coast, this unforgettable excursion can be planned during the day or at sunset with an aperitif on board. You can choose to appreciate the charm of an outing even on a pedal boat, suitable for adults and children.
Fun fishing trips for those who want to try their hand at this relaxing experience for the first time and for those who are already passionate about this sport.
Cala Masciola water sports centre provides lessons to learn the principles of navigation and direction of the canoe. The rest is all fun.
This new activity is easy to learn, even for the little ones. Relax with a session in calm waters or a surf session on waves for the braves and for the most expert.
Group or individual excursions to explore the splendid and polychrome underwater world of Puglia are organised by the Cala Masciola water sports centre, under the constant supervision of our instructors.
This extremely adrenaline sport is feasible for all ages.
From May through the entire summer season, Cala Masciola’s Beach Club becomes the perfect spot to experience the Puglian sea in all its hues. Also open to guests who aren’t staying at Borgo Egnazia, it offers tailored experiences to suit every need. It’s the ideal place to unwind, soaking up the sun on comfortable loungers or in private cabanas, while sipping a delicious cocktail in total relaxation.
An oasis of peace for adults and children, La Fonte is the comfortable fully-equipped beach dedicated to the relaxation of families staying at the Borgo. Here, in complete safety, the castle-builders will find their ideal space to play at designing their masterpieces and also having fun at destroying them. They can dive into the crystal clear water, spending carefree summer days with hands full of fine grains of sand. The playground area, the gazebo with bar and the comfortable four-poster beds gift also the parents with precious moments of tranquillity and relaxation.
Due Camini’s cuisine is a culinary place of encounter where Mediterranean culture and contemporary creation sit at the same table. The dishes carry the signs of the past and the shift of the seasons. Here we serve stories of savours that taste like the old times.
Welcome to La Frasca, the Apulian trattoria of Borgo Egnazia where genuine dishes from Apulia pay homage to our traditional cuisine in a rural and convivial environment, all seasoned with our extra virgin olive oil, the “liquid gold of Apulia”.
The scent of the Mediterranean and the taste of freshly caught fish, to be tasted in dishes that taste of sea, rock, sea urchin taken with a knife and octopuses curled by hand on the rocks, as the Apulian tradition wants, accompanied by a drink that tastes like summer.
La Calce is a vegetarian restaurant at Borgo Egnazia, a place where the traditional flavours of Puglia are interpreted with an innovative twist.
Framed by white tufo stone arches and caressed by sunlight all day long, Il Porticato is the all-day restaurant overlooking the pools of La Corte. A dynamic and informal atmosphere, with a menu that features light dishes, salads and traditional Puglian recipes together with a meal of the day, designed and created according to the catch of the day with seasonal vegetables harvested from our gardens. After sunset, the offer is enriched with new dishes that reveal the Mediterranean culture and enhance genuine local ingredients, prepared according to healthy cooking methods that elevate their flavours.
It is the special restaurant of Borgo Egnazia entirely dedicated to our younger guests. Colorful and fun, Da Frisella is a magical place out of time, where every detail and furniture, from chairs to tables, and even the buffet, is made to measure for children, a place where your children can spend moments of great joy and fun. Here they take care of the little ones, proposing a healthy and complete diet even on holiday, thanks to an ad hoc menu based only on genuine dishes that change every day.
At Borgo Egnazia you will find the pizzeria “A Pizzerì”. Tasty pizzas prepared with the best Slow Food ingredients from the Puglian territory and different types of dough with Lievito Madre (yeast starter) are served.
Half or Full Board service is a “Dine Around” formula. This formula tells about culture which is curiosity, experience, the discovery of the territory, of its uniqueness and authenticity. This is why service does not only live within Borgo Egnazia but is also available in a group of nearby structures that they choose every year with care and attention and that, once you'll arrive in Puglia, they will be happy to suggest you in accord with your tastes and interests.
Here you can taste new re-interpretations of classic cocktails with an exclusive Puglian touch - and appreciate the own made Egnazia Vermouth Rosso. In this place you can appreciate unexplored combinations of flavours accompanied by refined musical selections, with live performances or DJ sets, spending time with music, Puglia and bubbles.
Overlooking the two enchanting pools, this summer-flavoured bar is the true epicentre of La Corte’s life. Here you can taste delicious snacks at lunch, sipping centrifuged fantasies comfortably lying on the loungers. And at sunset, you can admire the magical embroidery of olive trees with a fresh Puglian cocktail.
After a good swim and an endless series of dives, there is nothing better than a snack with a delicious homemade ice cream or a Puccia Pugliese at L’Angoletto, the bar for families and children at the Frasca’s pool. After sunset, smoothies and juices give way to cocktails and liqueurs for all parents who want to enjoy a well-deserved moment of relaxation.
For those who look for a luxury holiday in an exclusive setting, for family vacation, for outdoor activities.