The Port of Maratea
The Port of Maratea. one of the most important harbors of the south Tyrrhenian
The Port is located in the center of the municipality of Maratea, at the mouth of the valley, in the eastern part of the Gulf of Policastro and is protected by two breakwaters piers, the North angle is 275 meters long and the south pier of 260 m located to the west / northwest.
A secondary pier instead is present inside the Port, directed towards the west / south - west with floating piers with wooden floor.
To see the Church of Our Lady of Portosalvo and adjacent to the Port some of the most beautiful beaches of Maratea: the BEACHES OF PORTO
Until the mid-1970s, the port streets were bustling with women working on flaxen ropes, vegetable fibers useful for various trades. If you want to know more, visit the page dedicated to flaxen ropes.
The Port area is one of the most elegant spots in Maratea, with its elegant shops and renowned restaurants, with live music and musical entertainment. In the evening the Port area is home to the most fashionable nightlife in Maratea, for an aperitif or after dinner it is an event not to be missed.
The Port
Port of Maratea
Maratea Port : services and equipment
There are all port services and shops
as well as the headquarters of the Coast Guard.
- Unleaded petrol and diesel in the dock
- Water connections and electricity with availability h24
- Telephone connections
- Lighted docks
- Float slide bars of exotic wood
- Slipway
- Storage Outdoor / Indoor - repairs
- Boat rental
- 24 hour security guard - mooring - fire service
- Rubbish collection: separate collection at the dock
- Toilets and showers
- Fishing tourism
- Parking - telephone booth
- Post
- Grocery stores, clothing, crafts
- Shop for fishing and nautical items
- Restaurants / Bars
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Coordinates | How To Get
The geographic coordinates of the Port of Maratea are 39°59'16" N - 15°42'59" E and it is located in the eastern sector of the Southern Tyrrhenian Sea.
The cartographic references place it respectively on the maps of the Naval Hydrographic Institute at number 915, 11; in the Mediterranean Pilot instead at table 1 B on page 180 and in the List of Lighthouses on page 126.
For access by sea the rule is to maintain a distance of no less than 50 meters from the two buoys located at the head of the two breakwater piers.
It is recommended to enter the port from the North West and preferably with calm sea conditions during the day.
If one is coming from the east, it may be difficult to spot the entrance due to the optical illusion of a continuous wall along the quay.
For those arriving by car there are various parking options both in front of and behind the quay; additionally, the village is served by a regular bus service connecting the Port to other villages in Maratea.
For those arriving by train, finally, a pleasant walk will easily take you to the platform, and for the return, you can use the taxi service.
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