Sole, mare, amore: Beach hotels in the most beautiful regions of Italy

The Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa awaits you directly on the Lido di Jesolo. This five-star holiday resort offers the height of luxury and relaxation. Take in a fantastic view of the hotel’s private beach and the turquoise blue sea through the glass-fronted façade of your room. A short walk through the hotel’s flower-filled gardens takes you to this beach. Relax either there or in the modern guest rooms, bathed in light. You have all the time in the world. The most taxing decision you will have to make is whether to spend it in the crystal-clear pool of the Almablu Spa, in the massage suite or on the beach.

The Hotel Atlantic is a true landmark in Riccione. It has been delivering first-class hospitality for over 50 years. Nevertheless, it features contemporary furnishing and never fails to put a smile on the sun-tanned faces of its guests. Discover la dolce vita by the sea, relax on the beach or explore the centre of Riccione.

If you prefer privacy, I can thoroughly recommend the newly refurbished Atlantic Spa with its seawater pool. But for me, the absolute highlight of the Atlantic is the Green Restaurant. Not only do you get a direct view of the sea, head chef Antonietti will also spoil you masterfully with his delicacies of Mediterranean cuisine.

And having fallen in love with the great cuisine of Emilia-Romagna during your holidays, you can then even recreate the delicacies yourself at home. The Maitre de Cuisine gives regular cooking courses on the cuisine of Romagna. Buon appetito!

Versilia director Simone knows how to delight his guests: indoor pool, wellness trail, well-tended gardens and just a few steps to the Ligurian Sea. None of the 27 top equipped rooms and 42 luxurious suites leave anything to be desired. Enjoy delicacies of Tuscan cuisine in the restaurant, such as fresh fish from the Tyrrhenian Sea, cold meats and cheese from Garfagnana.

Take in the view over Viareggio and the “Gulf of Poets” from the panoramic terrace. The roof terrace is the perfect place to meet for an aperitif at sunset or a romantic cocktail after dinner.

The Hotel Villa Margherita celebrates Sardinian traditions to the full. Not only is the modern interior furnished in typical Sardinian style, but the proverbial warmth of the Sardinians will soon make the villa your second home. At the pool, on the private beach or under the cool arches of the courtyard, even the hottest summer days will fly by. The typical Sardinian restaurant Il Grill proudly serves Sardinian specialities on the terrace between palm trees and hibiscus flowers.

Elegant furniture and navy-blue fabrics from the old tradition of Sardinian art are featured throughout the luxury rooms. There is a wonderful view of the sparkling Golfo Aranci from the beds of the 237-sq-foot (22-square-metre) guest rooms. Sardinia, ti amo!

The luxurious Bellevue Syrene, in radiant white and cool blue, beckons you to the Olympus of relaxation. Feel like Greek gods in the lava stone pool or in the glass conservatory, which has already entranced intellectuals, artists and heads of state.

The five-star hotel enchants visitors with a view onto the waves of the Gulf of Naples and the imposing Vesuvius in the background. One of the most famous hotels in Sorrento, it is located in a place of timeless beauty. Ancient fishermen and nymphs whisper about the Roman times – from Augustus to Tiberius and Virgil – and legend has it that the city of Sorrento, situated between rock and sea, was so beautiful that the Mermaids chose it as their home.

The Giuggiulena Bed & Breakfast run by the two Perasole sisters is a well-kept secret. The small pearl on the coast of Sicily is not only close to the sea, but literally hangs above the water.
With its magical location on the rocks of Syracuse, the Giuggiulena is closer than ever to the radiant blue below. Every window reveals a view of the crystal-clear sea and the spectacular rock formations under the glittering water surface.
The sumptuous breakfast is lovingly prepared by the enchanting hosts, Sabrina and her sister, and the historical centre of the UNESCO World Heritage City of Syracuse is only a few minutes’ walk away.

The magnificent Cenobio Dei Dogi lies amidst the colourful house façades in the sleepy fishing village of Camogli on the Ligurian Riviera. The rooms and suites of this four-star residence are furnished in Mediterranean style and comfortably equipped with a mini-bar, parquet floors, carpets and some with a terrace overlooking the sea or the garden.

Cenobio Dei Dogi has its own private beach and seawater pool and a panoramic terrace with sea and coastal views. Discover the flavours and tastes of Ligurian delicacies at Ristorante del Doge and La Playa. Or take in the peace and quiet and the sound of the sea on the Terrazza di Giulia.

La Bella Trani opened in summer 2014. Ever since then it has been welcoming its guests directly on a beautiful sandy cove in the shade of the famous monastery of Santa Maria di Colonna. A large veranda with a breath-taking view of the sea awaits you. You can look forward here to a sumptuous buffet in the early morning hours with everything a continental breakfast has to offer, as well as home-made jam.
The property has direct access to the sandy beach below and the sun deck is ideal – either for sunbathing or simply relaxing.