Isola di Santo Janni & Acquafredda coast, Maratea
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Viewpoint·Easy·Scenic·Hidden gem

Isola di Santo Janni & Acquafredda coast, Maratea

Basilicata

Santo Janni is a bare rock a few hundred metres offshore, where divers have raised Roman anchors and the marble cargo of an ancient wreck. From the hamlet of Acquafredda a path threads the pines and prickly-pear along the cliff edge, with the islet, the deep-blue channel and the coves of Anginarra and Luppa below.

Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+80 m
Best season
April – October

Parking · Paid

Paid summer parking in Acquafredda di Maratea; the path runs from the village.

Water

Fountains in Acquafredda; carry water on the path.

Highlights

  • Islet with Roman shipwreck finds
  • Clifftop path through pine and prickly pear
  • Coves and clear channel below

With your dog

Leashed dogs welcome on the coastal path; steep steps down to the coves.