Two Days in Maratea: the Redeemer, hidden coves, and Italy's forgotten Tyrrhenian gem
Maratea rewards those who stay two full days: ancient alleyways, a hilltop Redeemer, sea caves and black-sand beaches on Basilicata's secret Tyrrhenian shore.
Travel guide to Maratea
Everything you need to visit Maratea: accommodation, itineraries, food and transport.
Practical guides
Where to Stay in Maratea: Sleeping Between the Ancient Hilltop and the Secret Coves of Basilicata's Tyrrhenian Coast
A guide to staying in Maratea, Basilicata's hidden Tyrrhenian gem: from the medieval hilltop borgo to coastal hamlets, finding the perfect retreat far from the crowds.
Where to Eat in Maratea: A Coast Where the Mountains Season the Sea
Maratea's cuisine is a rare meeting of sea and Apennine mountain: fresh blue fish, cruschi peppers, lagane pasta with chickpeas, podolico cheese. Authentic Lucanian gastronomy, still largely undiscovered.
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