Located in the arch of the boot, between Puglia and Calabria, Basilicata is one of Italy’s least touristy regions—and while Matera grabbed the spotlight a few years ago when it became Italy’s 2019 Capital of Culture, Maratea remains under-the-radar.
Yes, my wife and I have visited Maratea. It is a quaint town as you described. We went in early October in 2015. At that time of the year the Town is quiet. For more activity I would suggest visiting no later than the end of September.
Matera is definitely closer to Puglia, but I think Maratea is really underrated. It’s a good stop if you’re driving from Rome (or elsewhere) down to Reggio Calabria take the ferry to Sicily.
Loved it. Lively, but not too crowded. Not many Americans when
I was there.
We visited several years ago and stayed at the Locanda Delle Donna Monarche.
It's in the town, has a lovely pool and beautiful rooms.
Looks nice! How did you like the town?
I love Basilicata, it's such an underrated region!
Totally! What are your favorite places in Basilicata?
I love Stigliano, there's an amazing street art festival there called Appartengo 😉
Yes, my wife and I have visited Maratea. It is a quaint town as you described. We went in early October in 2015. At that time of the year the Town is quiet. For more activity I would suggest visiting no later than the end of September.
When I was there last July, the town felt bustling but not crowded. I can imagine that it becomes a bit of a ghost town in the late fall and winter!
Sounds wonderful. We've been planning a Pugiia trip for ages
Matera is definitely closer to Puglia, but I think Maratea is really underrated. It’s a good stop if you’re driving from Rome (or elsewhere) down to Reggio Calabria take the ferry to Sicily.