Luxury holidays in Maratea

When to go

This beachy region comes into its own between June and September, when the sun shines and the Tyrrhenian glimmers. May brings vibrant wildflowers and brilliant blue seas.

Getting there

• Planes

  Naples and Lamezia Terme are each around two and a half hours by road from Maratea. In summer months, seasonal flights will take you as far as Salerno’s Costa d’Amalfi airport, which is a closer two-hour drive.

• Trains

  Maratea sits on the Rome to Reggio Calabria line, with the station situated just below the town centre. To spare yourself the steep uphill trek, you can take a bus or taxi to reach central Maratea.

• Automobiles

  A set of wheels comes in handy for exploring the coastline, but keep in mind that — as with many coastal Italian towns — parking can be a challenge.