Maratea Travel Guide
Everything you need to plan your trip to the historic coastal town in Basilicata
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Latest page update: 16 May 2025
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By: Dion Protani
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The town of Maratea is situated on the Tyrrhenian Coast in the Province of Potenza. It has a population of 5,045 inhabitants and is located around 127 kilometres south of Potenza, the regional capital of Basilicata.
Maratea offers a quite unique range of sites; the main residential area is a hill town, a few kilometres in from the coast, while it can also boast a beautiful port area as well as one of the most iconic sights in the region, the Statue of Christ the Redeemer which sits on a hill top overlooking the town. |
Province: Potenza
Region: Basilicata Population: 4,642 (in 2024 - source) Size: 67 km² Elevation: 0-300 metres Highlights: Redentore, Maratea Port, hill town Water quality: Blue Flag Beach 2024-2025 Connected to the Italian High Speed Train Network Close by: Acquafredda, Rivello, Lagonegro, Lauria, Latronico Recommended accommodation: Hotel Murmann |