Plans have been unveiled for La Maviglia, a new luxury resort and expansive medi-spa set to open in Italy's Puglia region, renowned for its Primitivo wine, in 2027.

Spanning 202 hectares of lush olive orchard landscape and situated moments from picturesque beaches, La Maviglia resort is being brought to life following the sensitive transformation and expansion of an original 16th-century Masseria by acclaimed design firms Oppenheim Architecture and Enea Landscape Architecture.

The resort will offer 70 suites, a 20-room hotel, 35 spacious villas and a 5,000sq m medical spa including consultation and treatment rooms, a wet area, relaxation zones, an outdoor lap pool, sports facilities and ample outdoor spaces.

The wellness facility is being developed in collaboration with industry consultancy Maina, which is helmed by industry veteran Paul Fehr.

Guests will also have access to four culinary outlets, a large swimming pool, landscaped gardens, a private beach club and an 18-hole golf course that integrates cultural touchstones from the 16th and 18th centuries, including ancient water features, olive vineyards and fruit orchards.

The property is owned by Ultimate Collection, a Swiss-based development company led by Swiss/Italian businessman Nicola Cortese who is also project managing the development.

Cortese said: “When I first laid eyes on La Maviglia, I was instantly enchanted by its boundless spaces and a silence that seemed to seep into the soul. In the deepest quiet, I felt the great and small stories that this rich and ancient land whispers to those who listen.”

The resort’s design will prioritise sustainability, incorporating renewable energy, organic vegetable farming, olive oil production and winemaking.