Maratea
Member of I Borghi più belli d'Italia
The only stretch of Basilicata on the Tyrrhenian is about 32 km of cliffs, coves, caves and pebble beaches, with mountains dropping straight into the sea. Maratea's old Borgo was built in the Middle Ages behind Monte San Biagio, out of sight of Saracen raiders. On the summit above, a 22-metre statue of the Redeemer stands beside the basilica holding Saint Blaise's relics.
Highlights
- The 22-metre statue of the Redeemer on Monte San Biagio
- Basilica di San Biagio, keeping the saint's relics since 732 (IT)
- Grotta di Maratea, a stalactite cave found in 1929 during road building
- Coastal watchtowers built between 1566 and 1595
- The May festival of the translation of Saint Blaise's relics
Text adapted from Wikipedia (Maratea (IT), Maratea (EN)), Wikivoyage (Maratea). Available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Population: 4,725
Things to see
Events through the year
- Feast of Saint Blaise
- Festa della traslazione delle reliquie di San BiagioWeek of processions carrying the saint's silver statue between Castello and Borgo
- Maratea ScenaSummer programme of literature, music, theatre and film events
Dates follow the traditional patterns in our sources: check locally before you travel.
Adapted from Wikipedia (Maratea). Available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Local food & wine
- Caciocavallo di MassaCheese
- Garum di MarateaLocal produce
- Alici alla scapeceDishFried anchovies in oil, garlic, oregano and pepper marinade
- Vermicelli with limpetsBread and pastaPasta with limpet sauce
- NocettiSweetEgg, sugar and walnut sweets with lemon glaze
- Maratea carobLocal produce
Adapted from Wikipedia (Maratea). Available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to sleep
9 places to stay within 3 km
- Hotels 7
- B&Bs and guest houses 2
Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Nearby member villages
- Rivello · 10 km
- Aieta · 11 km
- San Nicola Arcella · 17 km
- Viggianello · 31 km
- Buonvicino · 37 km