The unique centre of the Basilicata that leans out on the Tyrrhenian Sea, Maratea is situated to the centre of a coastal band of extraordinary beauty: the Coast of Maratea extends for around 32 km of inlets, beaches, rock-cliffs, shoals, rocks to precipice on a sea from the intense blue colour, splendid accessible caves only from the sea.

The luxuriant vegetation is characterized by olive trees, carob tree, myrtle, maritime pines, that surrender the place to woods of oaks and chestnut trees in the immediate hinterland. The uncontaminated landscape and a sea, one of the cleanest of Italy, have made of Maratea a known tourist place.

Of the territory of Maratea make part five fractions coastlines endowed with famous bathing stations: Castrocucco, Marina, Fiumicello, Cersuta and Acquafredda. The harbour, ancient centre of connection of Maratea with the rest of the world, is today a embarkation point but also a suggestive place of meeting for the tourists.

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