Maratea

The Cristo Redentore of Maratea

Seascape, panoramic view of Maratea

Panoramic view of Maratea

Maratea is a town and comune of Basilicata, in the province of Potenza. It is the only town of the region on the Tyrrhenian coast and because of its beautiful scenery and coastline it has been called "the Pearl of the Tyrrhenian". Owing to the considerable number of its churches and chapels it has also been described as "the town with 44 churches".

Basilicata Highlights

Inspired Stays

Dining in the heart of Matera at Il Palazzotto

Palazzotto Residence & Winery: A Time Capsule in the Heart of Matera

This family-run boutique hotel in the ancient city of Matera offers a chance to live inside the area’s legendary Sassi (cave dwellings), but with 21st-century comforts.

Inspired Stays

20 Fabulous Italian Hotels to Book in 2026

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Travel

Sassi di Matera / Photo courtesy of Jamie Ditaranto

A New Vision of Life in the Sassi di Matera

Renewed attention on Matera in recent years has brought its magical landscape to a wider audience and helped it transcend its difficult past. But remembering those challenges is key to securing its future.

Culture

Forget One Euro Homes. It’s Street Art Festivals’ Turn To Revive Italian Villages.

Through one mural after the other, street art festivals are helping rewrite the standard rural-village-in-Italy narrative, taking it from a tale of decline to one of transformation and hope.

Off the beaten track

European Best Destinations: Four of Italy's Top Hidden Gems

Discover four off the beaten track Italian destinations that have made the 2022 list of Europe's best hidden gems.

What you can't miss in Basilicata

Where is Maratea

Top Experiences in Basilicata

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Properties for sale in Basilicata

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120000

Recipes From Basilicata

Recipes

Ferricelli al Rafano: Pasta with Horseradish Tomato Sauce

Traditionally, this dish is served with pasta called “ferricelli,” named after the iron rod the dough was rolled around. It’s a lovely toothsome pasta, but of course, the recipe is fabulous with any shape, size, or type of pasta!

What others are saying about Basilicata

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Hi all, we've been in Italy for some time and realise that because all our income is in the UK, we haven't done an Italian Tax Return.

Does anyone know of a good commercialista in Puglia or Basilicata that can help us - it would help if they spoke some english.

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