This document recommends several hotels along the beaches of Puglia, Italy for guests wishing to extend their cycling or trekking holidays with beach time. It describes 3 hotel collections in Otranto that are near the historic center and beach. Another hotel highlighted is a exclusive resort set within the rock face on a private beach in Savelletri. The most exclusive hotel mentioned is La Peschiera in Monopoli, which requires advanced booking due to only having 10 rooms. The most luxurious option recommended is Masseria Cimino in Savelletri, which has spectacular rooms and views, is near historic ruins, and has an attached golf course.

1. Southern Visions Beach Extension Holidays <br />For guests wishing to add sun and fun to their cycling or trekking holidays, Southern Visions and Active Cultures Travel is happy to recommend the following hotels. A trip to Puglia is really only complete with a visit to the stunning beaches which surround it. Don’t forget your sunblock! <br /> <br />Otranto Hotels www.otrantohotel.com <br />These three hotels in the Otranto Hotel Collection, Hotel Palazzo del Corso, Relais Corte Palmieri, and Palazzo Mosco Inn, are both near centro storico of Gallipoli and the sea. For those wishing to have a beach holiday in Salento, this is for you. <br />Il Fortino www.ilfortinopuglia.it <br />Located on the stretch coastline near the town of Savelletri in Puglia, this exclusive relais is embedded within the atmospheric rock face and the sand for a unique and sensorial sea experience. The 7 suites are on a private beach set in white stone walls….very romantic!<br />La Peschiera www.peschierahotel.com <br />This is considered the most exclusive accommodation in Puglia and located right in Capitolo, Monopoli. There are only 10 rooms so a fairly advanced booking will be absolutely required. This hotel is top class! With the fantastic food, amazing views and historic charm, this place is a dream.<br />Masseria Cimino in Savelletri - http://www.masseriacimino.com/en/home <br />Probably considered the most luxurious in the area, the Masseria Cimino in Savelletri is worth the extra drive up north. The accommodations are high end, the rooms are spectacular, and the views are stunning. As an added bonus, it has an attached golf course and is only 300 meters from the Egnazia ruin site. For those willing to make the trip and the investment, you won’t be disappointed.<br />