Canne Bianche Lifestyle Hotel, the esteemed five-star boutique retreat in Torre Canne, Puglia, has officially reopened for the 2026 season - unveiling an inspiring new chapter defined by elevated wellness, refined dining, and immersive guest experiences. Leading the highlights is the launch of its first-ever signature wellness programme, Respira Puglia, alongside a beautifully reimagined AQUA Spa, an enhanced fine dining concept, and a vibrant calendar of seasonal events and curated in-house activities.
The only five-star hotel in Puglia set directly on the beach, Canne Bianche Lifestyle Hotel continues to build on its prestigious Michelin Key recognition with a renewed focus on holistic wellbeing and authentic local culture. Ideally positioned near Ostuni, Alberobello, and Monopoli, the hotel offers a stylish coastal gateway for discovering the rich landscapes, heritage, and charm of southern Italy.
A New Chapter in Wellness & Relaxation
Wellness takes centre stage this season with the launch of Respira Puglia, Canne Bianche’s first ever retreat programme. Designed to restore balance, energy, and inner harmony, the experience draws inspiration from the traditions of Apulian life. Available as fully customisable and tailored to individual needs, Respira Puglia can be enjoyed as a flexible journey - available from three to eight nights - allowing each guest to engage with the programme at their own pace.
Respira Puglia Wellness Programme
The program is built around four core pillars: Movement, Deep Relaxation, Spa Treatments, and Mindful Eating. Daily activities include personal training, yoga, meditation, bespoke spa treatments at AQUA Spa, and wellness-focused menus crafted by the Chef at Autentico Wine & Restaurant. Each day follows a thematic focus - from Shine, to rediscover vitality and clarity, to Rebirth, for a complete renewal of body and mind - creating a progressive and holistic path to wellbeing.
New Spa Features
Complementing the programme is the newly renovated AQUA Spa, now reimagined as a multisensory sanctuary. New additions include a sauna and immersive sensory showers that combine aromatherapy, chromotherapy, and hydrotherapy. An advanced thalassotherapy programme further enhances the offering, promoting detoxification, deep relaxation, and renewed energy.
Seasonal Wellness Events
A series of experiential wellness events will take place throughout the season, beginning on 26 April 2026, offering additional opportunities for guests to reconnect, recharge, and embrace a slower pace of living. In line with the programme’s flexible philosophy, experiences are designed to be accessible to both hotel and external guests, ensuring that everyone can discover Respira Puglia in a way that best suits their individual needs.
Elevated Dining: Tradition Meets Refinement
Autentico Wine & Restaurant will debut as a fine dining restaurant for the first time this season, showcasing Puglian gastronomy with modern techniques. Signature dishes include red prawn tartare, olive oil-poached amberjack with mugnoli greens and razor clam sauce, nine-hour hay-seared octopus with fava beans and torn burrata, and slow-cooked Martina Franca bombette with red pepper gel, sweet-and-sour Acquaviva onion, and potato air bag.
The restaurant’s cellar includes over 160 local, Italian, and international labels, selected to pair with the menu’s dishes. The collection spans regional wines, national classics, and international varieties, with sparkling and sweet options available to suit different courses and tastes.
In contrast, the beachfront Giùammare Osteria Contemporanea takes a more traditional approach, embracing its identity as a relaxed osteria by the sea. Centred on fresh seafood, regional recipes, and artisanal pizza, it offers a warm and welcoming dining experience rooted in local heritage.
New Experiences & Tastings: Discover Puglia Through the Senses
Expanding its experiential offering, Canne Bianche will also introduce new in-house tastings designed to immerse guests in the region’s rich food and wine culture.
The Olive Oil Tasting experience guides guests through the aromas and nuances of Apulian extra virgin olive oil, while the Wine Tasting & Blinding Wine Experience invites participants to explore and identify wines through a guided blind tasting, complemented by traditional local delicacies and carefully selected pairings.
Together with the hotel’s signature cooking classes, these experiences are open to both guests and visitors, offering more ways to enjoy Canne Bianche and the traditional Apulian lifestyle.
A Season of Celebrations & Authentic Moments
From May through September, the hotel will host monthly Puglian Evenings, featuring themed menus and live music that showcase the region’s traditions in an authentic, relaxed setting.
Special seasonal events include the Seafood Night and Barbecue Night, celebrating regional flavours with a contemporary twist. The highlight of the summer, the Ferragosto Celebration on August 14, 2026, will see the hotel’s seaside garden transformed into an elegant setting for an unforgettable evening of live music, dancing under the stars, and a refined buffet showcasing the best of Puglian cuisine.
The summer season concludes with the much-loved Sunrise Swim on September 1 - a symbolic local tradition in Torre Canne, where guests gather at dawn for a shared moment of renewal and wellbeing.
Seamless Luxury: A New Digital Guest Experience
Enhancing every aspect of the guest journey, Canne Bianche also introduces a new internal app for 2026, allowing full digital access to hotel services. From booking restaurants and spa treatments to arranging in-room dining and curated experiences, guests can enjoy a seamless, intuitive, and personalised stay.
More than just a destination, Canne Bianche Lifestyle Hotel continues to embody the essence of Puglia - where wellness, gastronomy, and authentic experiences come together in perfect harmony.
