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Acquafredda di Maratea

Basilicata

Named for the cold spring water once said to surface here, this string of coves marks the Basilicata coast's border with Campania. Steep, wooded slopes of holm oak and pine drop almost to the waterline, and the water stays notably cool even in high summer. The old coastal railway tunnels run just above, a relic of the line linking Maratea to Sapri.

Duration
2 hours
Distance
2 km
Elevation
+40 m
Best season
June – September

Highlights

  • Cool spring-fed water
  • Dramatic wooded cliff backdrop
  • Historic coastal rail tunnels above

With your dog

Small cove with rocky and sandy patches; dogs welcome on the northern rocks.