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shades, while the Sacello restaurant prepares delicate dishes drawing on the regional fla-
vours of Lucania.
Hotel Villa Cheta Elite
( 0973 87 81 34;
www.villacheta.it
; Via Timpone 46; r €140-264; Apr-Oct; )
A charming 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 antiques.
HOTEL
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Eating
La Caffetteria
(Piazza Buraglia; panini from €4; 7.30am-2am summer, to 10pm winter)
The outdoor seating at this de-
lightful cafe in Maratea's central piazza is ideal for dedicated people-watching, and it
serves homemade snacks throughout the day.
CAFE
$
TRADITIONAL ITALIAN
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Taverna Rovita
( 0973 87 65 88;
www.tavernarovitamaratea.it
; Via Rovita 13; meals €35; Mar-Oct)
This tavern is just
off Maratea Inferiore's main piazza. Rovita is excellent value and specialises in hearty
local fare, with Lucanian specialities involving stuffed peppers, game birds, local salami
and fine seafood.
Lanterna Rossa
( 0973 87 63 52; meals €40; daily Jul & Aug, Wed-Mon Feb-Dec)
Head for the terrace overlooking
the port to dine on exquisite seafood. Highly recommended is the signature dish,
zuppa di
pesce
(fish soup).
SEAFOOD
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Getting There & Away
SITA
( 0971 50 68 11;
www.sitabus.it
)
operates a comprehensive network of routes including a
bus up the coast to Sapri in Campania (€1.80, 50 minutes, six daily). Local buses (€1.10)
connect the coastal towns and Maratea train station with Maratea Inferiore, running fre-
quently in summer. InterCity and regional trains on the Rome-Reggio line stop at Maratea
train station, below the town.
