Maratea
Basilicata's only town on the Tyrrhenian coast, Maratea is a particularly photogenic pocket-sized town with an unusual concentration of churches and chapels — local tradition counts 44 — set above scenic coastal viewpoints. Its compact centre has cafés and restaurants, and the surrounding coastline on the Gulf of Policastro is within walking distance. Listed among I Borghi più belli d'Italia, the town holds a title of "Città" traceable to a 1531 decree signed by Charles V of Habsburg.
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- Population4,725
- Nearest water from center 2.1 km1.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.4 km2.1 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Maratea: quick answers
Where is Maratea?
Maratea is in Potenza, Italy, about 72 km45 miles in a straight line from the city of Potenza.
How do you get to Maratea?
The nearest airport is Salerno (QSR), about 1 hr 48 min away by road. The nearest train station is Maratea, about 7 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Maratea?
The warmest month is August, averaging 23°C74°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 6°C42°F. The wettest month is November, with about 134 mm5.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Maratea?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 8 restaurants, 5 cafés and 11 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Maratea?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Castrovillari, Morano Calabro and Teggiano. Maratea is listed among the day trips from Naples.