Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy

Places to visit near Maratea

Maratea is a town in Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy, home to about 2,715 people. Within 50 km by road there are 149 places to visit — 30 forts & heritage, 35 caves, 24 churches and 12 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Palazzo De Lieto - Pinacoteca Angelo Brando (1 km), Statua del Cristo Redentore (2 km) and Porto di Maratea (2 km).

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Maratea at a glance

Location
Potenza district, Basilicata, Italy
Population
about 2,715
Coordinates
39.9993° N, 15.7154° E
Places within 50 km
149 (18 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Maratea

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Forts & heritage near Maratea

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Maratea. The closest is Area Archeologica di Capo la Timpa (1 km); the best-known is Statua del Cristo Redentore (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Maratea

36 caves within 100 km of Maratea. The closest is Porto di Maratea (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Maratea

36 churches within 100 km of Maratea. The closest is Chiesa della Madonna del Rosario (1 km); the best-known is Basilica di San Biagio (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Maratea

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Maratea. The closest is Monte San Biagio (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Maratea

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Maratea. The closest is Spiaggia d'I Vranne (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Maratea

8 museums within 100 km of Maratea. The closest is Palazzo De Lieto - Pinacoteca Angelo Brando (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Maratea

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Maratea
  2. 1 km Palazzo De Lieto - Pinacoteca Angelo Brando · museum, Potenza
  3. 1 km Basilica di San Biagio · church, Potenza
  4. 1 km Statua del Cristo Redentore · heritage site, Potenza
  5. 3 km Area Archeologica dell’Isola di Santo Janni · heritage site, Potenza
  6. 3 km Porto di Maratea · cave, Potenza
  7. 2 km Back to Maratea

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    Within 15 km of Maratea

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Maratea by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3052Area Archeologica di Capo la Timpa (1 km)
    Caves3536Porto di Maratea (2 km)
    Churches2436Chiesa della Madonna del Rosario (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1218Monte San Biagio (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1315Spiaggia d'I Vranne (3 km)
    Other attractions99Torre Apprezzami L'Asino (4 km)
    Museums68Palazzo De Lieto - Pinacoteca Angelo Brando (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens57Lago Laudemio (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Lago Sirino (16 km)
    Waterfalls55Venus Hair Waterfalls (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Isola Santo Ianni (4 km)
    Parks11Villa Comunale Unità d'Italia (37 km)

    Maratea: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Maratea?

    Palazzo De Lieto - Pinacoteca Angelo Brando (museum, about 1 km), Statua del Cristo Redentore (heritage site, about 2 km), Porto di Maratea (cave, about 2 km), Basilica di San Biagio (church, about 2 km), Area Archeologica dell’Isola di Santo Janni (heritage site, about 4 km), Blanda (heritage site, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Maratea?

    149 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 35 caves, 24 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Maratea?

    Area Archeologica di Capo la Timpa, about 1 km by road; Statua del Cristo Redentore (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Maratea?

    Porto di Maratea, about 2 km by road; Grotta di San Michele O del Angelo (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Maratea?

    Chiesa della Madonna del Rosario, about 1 km by road; Santa Maria Maggiore (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Maratea?

    Start in Maratea, visit Palazzo De Lieto - Pinacoteca Angelo Brando, then Basilica di San Biagio, then Statua del Cristo Redentore, then Area Archeologica dell’Isola di Santo Janni, then Porto di Maratea, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Maratea?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and churches.

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