Known as the ‘Pearl of the Tyrrhenian’, this little-known stretch of Basilicata goes all out on natural beauty and southern Italian charm. Here's how to spend a leisurely weekend in Maratea.

“Basilicata remains relatively off the beaten path, which adds to its charm.” Lounge chairs set up around the pool at the Santavenere hotel in Maratea, Italy. Laura Itzkowitz/Travel + Leisure ...

Soar over Basilicata, where the ancient cave city of Matera, the dramatic peaks of the Lucanian Dolomites, and the unspoiled coastline of Maratea converge—captured in stunning drone footage that ...

The best hotels in Maratea, chosen by our expert, including luxury hotels, boutique hotels, budget hotels and Maratea hotel deals. Read the reviews and book.

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Known as the ‘Pearl of the Tyrrhenian’, this little-known stretch of Basilicata goes all out on natural beauty and southern Italian charm. Here's how to spend a leisurely weekend in Maratea.

The best hotels in Maratea, chosen by our expert, including luxury hotels, boutique hotels, budget hotels and Maratea hotel deals. Read the reviews and book.