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Maratea is an old quaint town in the Province of Potenza, of Basilicata Region in South Italy, is the Region's only way out to the Tyrrheaian Sea with its 30 kilometers or so of coastline in the Gulf of Policastro, between Sapri (Campania Region) and Marina di Tortora (Calabria Region)
Maratea is noted for its diverse and varied terrain, with nice foliage, rocky cliffs and beach line. At present, the coast is dotted with holiday facilities while habitation are mostly found in the town center.
The center of Maratea lies 624 meters above sea level. It is charcterized by Roman-Byzantine-influenced architectures.
In sum, Maratea is one of those old town- Italy that you can visit if one wish discover history, culture, beaches, and your typical Italian summer holiday. |
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| Pros: | "Camping, beaches, agri-tourism, food, old quaint town..." | | In A Nutshell: | "A small quaint town that is all about Italia!" |
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JessH Thu Apr 9, 2009 06:34 UTC
Hi Jeann! Very nice page and even nicer photos here :-) I hope to visit Italy again next spring, but for this year I will be visiting Scotland again in summer, very excited! Greetings from the desert dunes of Dubai / Jess ;-) | Jim_Eliason Sun Jul 16, 2006 13:31 UTC
looks like another fascinating palce | aussiedoug Thu Oct 20, 2005 14:14 UTC
Fascinating tips & stunning photos work so well together in your tips Jeann. Yes I think one must explore the mezzogiorno section of la bella Italia as well as the north. I want to live in Italy for 3 months with my family in a couple of years. | nicolaitan Thu Oct 13, 2005 23:18 UTC
you have captured the essence of a delightful little village - really enjoyed your fotos. N. |
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