Marina di Maratea

Marina di Maratea is located approximately 220 miles (354 kilometers) from Rome, the country's capital, and about 75 miles (121 kilometers) from Amalfi.

Staying in this popular region is all about discovery, so set aside some time to take to the road and check out a few of the other interesting destinations dotted around Marina di Maratea. Marina Di Camerota, is 20 miles (32 kilometers) to the east, while Diamante lies 20 miles (32 kilometers) to the north.

Cosenza, is another interesting place to head to. It is approximately 55 miles (89 kilometers) from Marina di Maratea and offers a wide range of things to see and do, such as Calabria National Park, Duomo di Cosenza and Azienda Ospedaliera dell'Annunziata. Teatro Morelli, Church of Sant'Agostino and Hohenstaufen Castle are also good places to spend a little time.

Learn about Marina di Maratea's spiritual side by paying your respects at the area's churches and other places of worship. To really understand the present, it helps to learn a little local history. Italy's fine old historic palaces are a marvellous place to start.

Specialty tours are a great way to experience the places most visitors never see. So consider signing up for one of the guided nature walks, segway tours and cycling tours. If you are after a completely different way to enjoy the Italy area, have a go at sky diving.

When the time comes to head back to the normality of home, you'll be bidding this special place a fond and teary Ciao (farewell).