Vivosa Apulia Resort, the award-winning family-friendly eco-resort in Puglia, Italy, will be reopening on 15th May 2026 – just in time for the May half term and summer holidays.
Set amid the protected pine forests of Litorale di Ugento Natural Park along a pristine stretch of coastline known as the ‘Maldives of Salento,’ Vivosa offers a blend of sustainable luxury, wellness, and adventure for families seeking sunshine, sea, and space to reconnect.
NATURE, WELLNESS & ADVENTURE FOR ALL AGES
Awarded Best Family Hotel at the International Travel Awards 2025, Vivosa continues to set the standard for sustainable family travel. Guests can dive into nature through its TartaFriends initiative, which supports the local Sea Turtle Rescue Centre, or enjoy eco-themed adventures as part of its Vivosa Ecokids kids’ clubs. Vivosa offers five dedicated clubs for different age groups, packed with engaging activities from ages 2 to 17 such as Italian ceramics and papier-mâché workshops to high ropes courses, beach volleyball, and nature-focused activities like falconry, beekeeping, and gardening.
While the kids are enjoying their activities, parents can relax at Vivosa Organic Spa. Recognised as the Spa of the Year for four consecutive years and winner of the Best Luxury Resort Spa at the International Spa & Beauty Awards, Vivosa Organic Spa (VOS) is an 800sqm Wellness Centre that offers a heated swimming pool with hydromassage, sauna, bio sauna, hammam, Kneipp Path (a hydrotherapy treatment that involves walking through tanks of alternating hot and cold water), sensory showers and 3 Tecnogym fitness rooms.
ALL-INCLUSIVE DINING WITH SUSTAINABILITY AT ITS HEART
At the Via Appia buffet restaurant, families can enjoy a nutritionist-designed, all-inclusive menu featuring generous buffets inspired by authentic Puglian cuisine and international flavours, with dedicated VivoSano healthy living options created in collaboration with the Vivosa Organic Spa nutritionist.
Thanks to Vivosa’s new AIC (Italian Celiac Association) certification, gluten-free guests can dine with complete peace of mind, with at least one gluten-free dish prepared on the spot for both lunch and dinner and a wide choice of certified single-portion gluten-free options available from breakfast through to evening. Special themed evenings celebrate Puglian cuisine, woodside barbecues and show-cooking by the sea, all showcasing locally sourced ingredients, including the freshest seafood from the nearby Mediterranean.
WHY MAY IS THE IDEAL TIME TO VISIT
May is one of the best times to experience Puglia, with pleasant temperatures averaging around 22-25°C and plenty of sunshine – ideal for beach days, outdoor adventures, and exploring nature without the intense summer heat. There’s no better place to enjoy the average 8 hours of sunshine a day than on Vivosa’s well-equipped white sand beach, where guests can enjoy sun loungers, beach towels and umbrellas included in their all-inclusive package.
PRICES
Travellers can enjoy a variety of stay options with all-inclusive rates, starting from€191 per person per night for a Family Classic Room, or €173 per person per night for a Classic Double.
About Vivosa Apulia Resort
Surrounded by the pine forests of Litorale di Ugento Natural Park and set on the white sand beaches and clear seas of a stretch of coastline referred to as the ‘Maldives of Salento’, Vivosa Apulia Resort is a 4* all-inclusive family-friendly eco-resort with 333 rooms in Puglia, Italy. Activities for children aged 2-17 (which are included in the rate!) have a sustainable focus and include falconry, a treetops adventure, picking vegetables in the kitchen garden, pottery, and beekeeping. Vivosa has also achieved “carbon positive” status, meaning it absorbs more CO2 than it produces.
The resort combines green initiatives – such as minimising all-inclusive food waste by giving back to local shelters and community projects – with high-end experience, ensuring guests can enjoy a quality stay that they know is mindful. Vivosa is also home to VOS – Vivosa Organic Spa – which offers a selection of massages and treatments as well as an 800sqm Wellness Centre complete with sauna, biosauna, hammam, sensory showers, whirlpool and gym. Yoga, meditation, pilates, HIIT and spin classes are all included in the all-inclusive rate, and guests also have access to an on-site nutritionist and DNA testing.
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