photography courtesy of Gundolf Pfotenhauer for Palazzo Margherita

Palazzo Margherita

Stepping through the giant wooden doors of Francis Ford Coppola’s 19th-century palazzo feels like an actual spell being cast. There’s even the director’s own shop, Bernalda bella, named after the affectionate way his grandfather referred to his hometown. Inside, it feels like an invitation-only house party. Make friends with strangers by the pool, join Chef Mimo for a pizza-making class, grab a drink beneath black-and-white portraits of Hollywood greats, or settle into the screening room with The Godfather. Oh, and don’t forget the beach - the shuttle runs daily.

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outdoor swimming pool bicycles garden cinema restaurant bar daily breakfast beach events space shuttle

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families foodies big groups

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addressCorso Umberto I

neighbourhoodBernalda

phone+39 0835 549060

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The hotel is usually closed from early November to early April.

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