Maratea itinerary: 1 to 2 days
Plans for one and two days in Maratea, day by day: the Christ the Redeemer statue and the Basilica of San Biagio on the mountain, the old town around Piazza Buraglia and Santa Maria Maggiore, a boat trip to the coves from the harbour and Acquafredda beach, then the Grotta di Marina, Spiaggia Nera and Fiumicello beach with a second day. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 2 days
Maratea in 1 day
Day 1
Christ the Redeemer statue (Monte San Biagio)
White statue of Christ over 20 metres tall, put up in 1965, with wide views over the Gulf of Policastro.
Basilica of San Biagio (Maratea)
Sanctuary on the summit of Monte San Biagio that keeps the relics of Saint Blaise, the town's patron saint.
Historic centre of Maratea (Piazza Buraglia)
A walk through the old town below the mountain, a maze of lanes, stairways and churches around the small main square.
Church of Santa Maria Maggiore (Maratea)
The mother church of the old town, rebuilt over the centuries, with a bell tower above the lanes.
Maratea harbour and boat trip to the coves
Small harbour with fishing boats, cafes and restaurants, where boats leave for the sea caves and coves of the coast.
Acquafredda Beach
Pebble beaches in the village of Acquafredda at the northern end of the coast, with clear water under steep green slopes.
Maratea in 2 days
Day 1
Church of Santa Maria Maggiore (Maratea)
The mother church of the old town, rebuilt over the centuries, with a bell tower above the lanes.
Historic centre of Maratea (Piazza Buraglia)
A walk through the old town below the mountain, a maze of lanes, stairways and churches around the small main square.
Christ the Redeemer statue (Monte San Biagio)
White statue of Christ over 20 metres tall, put up in 1965, with wide views over the Gulf of Policastro.
Basilica of San Biagio (Maratea)
Sanctuary on the summit of Monte San Biagio that keeps the relics of Saint Blaise, the town's patron saint.
Grotta di Marina (Marina di Maratea cave)
Karst cave near Marina di Maratea with stalactites and stalagmites, seen on guided visits mainly in season.
Spiaggia Nera (Black Beach)
Cove of dark sand and pebbles below cliffs near Marina di Maratea, with clear water for swimming.
Day 2
Maratea harbour and boat trip to the coves
Small harbour with fishing boats, cafes and restaurants, where boats leave for the sea caves and coves of the coast.
Fiumicello beach
Sandy and pebbly bay near the harbour, one of the easiest beaches to reach, with a beach bar and boats to hire.
Acquafredda Beach
Pebble beaches in the village of Acquafredda at the northern end of the coast, with clear water under steep green slopes.
Watch: Maratea
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Maratea
June and September are the best months for swimming and boat trips, with warm sea and fewer people than in August. Late spring is good for walking and the views, though the sea is cooler. In winter much of the coast is quiet and many beach places close.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Maratea on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Maratea on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Maratea on GetYourGuide
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for Italy from Airalo
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Tips for Maratea
- A car is the easy way to get around: Maratea is spread along about 30 km of coast, and the road to the statue climbs in hairpin bends.
- Boat trips to the sea caves and coves leave from the harbour mainly from late spring to early autumn; book the day before in summer.
- Many beaches are small coves below the coast road, reached by steps or paths; bring water shoes for the pebbles.
- The Grotta di Marina is seen only on guided visits, mainly in season; check the times before going.
- In the old town, the small squares fill in the evening for an aperitivo; the view from the statue at sunset is worth the drive.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
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Photo credits
- Basilica of San Biagio (Maratea): Benjamin Smith, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Christ the Redeemer statue (Monte San Biagio): Benjamin Smith, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church of Santa Maria Maggiore (Maratea): José Luiz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Historic centre of Maratea (Piazza Buraglia): Luke18389, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Maratea harbour and boat trip to the coves: Lens02, CC BY-SA 4.0
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