The Italian boot is lined with nearly 5,000 miles of coastline – from the sandy beaches of the Adriatic to the twisting waves and dizzying cliffs of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Add to that more than 400 islands and you have a paradise for beach lovers. This portfolio of hotels includes historic belle époque monasteries and villas, exotic masserie and clifftop resorts with private beaches and thermal baths. On the coasts of the mainland or the islands of the Mediterranean, they are all in an enchanting setting. From Sardinia to Sicily and Positano to Puglia, here are the best beach hotels in Italy.