From Maratea to Metaponto, among lush
vegetation and wide open beaches
"Green" itineraries around the beautiful
marine vegetation of Pollino National Park
and visits to the area's archaeological treasures
We head for Maratea, another famous seaside resort, where we can stay at the Hotel Villa Cheta Elite. Maratea has managed to hang onto its precious natural heritage and dual identity linked to the sea and mountains. The port, an ancient centre connecting Maratea and its hinterland with the rest of the world, offers a harbour for both old fishing boats and modern sailing vessels and is surrounded by a handful of multicoloured houses. The town, perched on the side of Monte S. Biagio, stretches out towards the sea under the red roofs embattled with chimney pots and grouped around the main church’s white bell tower. The narrow alleyways wind along towards small squares, like in crib scenes, and feature ancient arches, stone portals and worn down staircases.
DAY 2: Just behind Maratea is the town of Padula (exit Padula-Buonabitacolo of the A3 Salerno/Reggio Calabria highway), where you can admire the magnificent ...
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