The 26 Best Beachfront Hotels in Europe

"Puglia, Italy Settled on the water's edge, La Peschiera is the perfect example of a meticulous restoration, going from an ancient fishing reserve to one of the most exclusive, refined hotels in Puglia. Located along the Monopoli coastline, the dreamy beachside bolthole embraces a simple color palette of whites and beiges that perfectly enhances the hypnotic deep blue sea that it overlooks. Here you live and breathe the Adriatic, waking up and falling asleep to the gentle rustle of the waves, and even dine above it on a suspended terrace, where fish is undoubtedly the starring ingredient of Chef Vincenzo Montanaro’s tasting menus. On the other side is a small, private beach, where you experience the leisurely rhythm of the Mediterranean. —Lucrezia Worthington Distance to the water: On the beach Travel time: 58-minute drive from Karol Wojtyla International Airport Price: Rooms from around $434 per night" - Lauren Burvill