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known for its exquisite working of gold and copper. Rivello's interesting Byzantine his-
tory is evident in the tiny tiled cupolas and frescoes of its gorgeous churches.
Sleeping
B&B Nefer
( 0973 87 18 28;
www.bbnefer.it
;
Via Cersuta; r €60-90; )
This friendly B&B, set in
the small hamlet of Cersuta 5km northwest of Maratea, has four rooms decorated in sea
greens, blues and pinks. Rooms open onto a lush green lawn complete with deckchairs for
contemplating the sea view. There's a simple outdoor kitchen area for guest use and a
small rocky beach a short walk away.
B&B
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Locanda delle
Donne Monache
( 0973 87 74 87;
www.locandamonache.com
; Via Mazzei 4; r €130-310; Apr-Oct;
)
Overlooking the medieval
borgo,
this exclusive hotel is in a converted 18th-century con-
vent with a suitably lofty setting. It's a hotchpotch of vaulted corridors, terraces and gar-
dens fringed with bougainvillea and lemon trees. The rooms are elegantly decorated in
pastel shades, while the Sacello restaurant prepares delicate dishes drawing on the region-
al flavours of Lucania.
HOTEL
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Hotel Villa Cheta Elite
( 0973 87 81 34;
www.villacheta.it
; Via Timpone 46; r €140-264; Apr-Oct; )
A charm-
ing art nouveau villa at the entrance to the hamlet of Acquafredda, this hotel has a broad
terrace with spectacular views, a fabulous restaurant and large rooms decorated with an-
tiques.
HOTEL
$$
Eating
La Caffetteria
(Piazza Buraglia; panini from €4; 7.30am-2am summer, to 10pm winter)
The outdoor seating at
this delightful cafe in Maratea's central piazza is ideal for dedicated people-watching, and
it serves homemade snacks throughout the day.
CAFE
$
Taverna Rovita
TRADITIONAL ITALIAN
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