Maratea

The only stretch of Basilicata on the Tyrrhenian is about 32 km of cliffs, coves, caves and pebble beaches, with mountains dropping straight into the sea. Maratea's old Borgo was built in the Middle Ages behind Monte San Biagio, out of sight of Saracen raiders. On the summit above, a 22-metre statue of the Redeemer stands beside the basilica holding Saint Blaise's relics.

Highlights

• The 22-metre statue of the Redeemer on Monte San Biagio
• Basilica di San Biagio, keeping the saint's relics since 732 (IT)
• Grotta di Maratea, a stalactite cave found in 1929 during road building
• Coastal watchtowers built between 1566 and 1595
• The May festival of the translation of Saint Blaise's relics

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