Acquafredda - a village of Maratea
Acquafredda, Pine Forests bathing In The Sea .. ...
The far north coast of Maratea there's the territory of Acquafredda, located about 87 mt. above sea level; it is seamless pine woods from the mountaintops goes to bathe in the sea.
Its name comes from the fresh water spring that emerges into the sea in front of Marizza beach, a phenomenon almost unique in Italy and visible also from State Route 18,.
A breathtaking coast, with steep cliff walls, caves, coves, and beaches, some accessible only by sea.
The caves are particularly noteworthy, some of which can only be reached by sea in a boat.
Marina borough Map
Maratea Sparkling Water
As for the beaches from South to North, there are those of Porticello, Pietre Cadenti, and Marizza, in front of which a large bubble of fresh water emerges.
At the height of Porticello Beach is the entrance to the Dragon Cave, which is several kilometers deep and can only be visited by experienced speleologists.
North is the Grotta della Scala beach, reachable only by sea, followed by the larger beaches of Luppa and Anginarra, separated by a small rocky barrier, easily accessible by car.
Last, but shared with the town of Sapri in Campania, is the beach of Cala di Mezzanotte, in the homonymous channel that serves as a border between Basilicata and Campania, reachable only by sea.
VILLA NITTI
Worth a visit in Acquafredda is Villa Nitti, perched above the sea. Once the retreat of Francesco Saverio Nitti, who served as Italy’s prime minister in the early 1920s, it is now owned by the Basilicata Region and hosts arts and cultural events.
infos
Acquafredda has its own post office and a railway station (only local trains -> see Metro) for bus schedules consult the public transportation page of Maratea.
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