Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Acquafredda Beach
A northern Maratea beach area known for clear water and rugged scenery.
Anginarra Beach
A lesser-known cove on the scenic southern Maratea coast.
Cala Jannita
A compact dark-sand cove often treated as Maratea’s most photogenic beach.
Calaficarra Beach
A secluded bay-style beach on the quieter Castrocucco side of Maratea.
Castrocucco Beach
A wide beach near the Calabria border beneath the Castrocucco ruins.
Cersuta Beach
A quieter Maratea cove near the small coastal hamlet of Cersuta.
Fiumicello Beach
One of Maratea’s easiest and most popular resort beaches.
Illicini Beach
A small cliff-backed beach valued for clear water and secluded feel.
Macarro Beach
A dramatic cove beach framed by cliffs south of Maratea.
Marina di Maratea Beach
The practical beach hub around Maratea’s marina and coastal village.
Portacquafridda Beach
A small northern Maratea cove often overlooked beside better-known Acquafredda.
Porticello Beach
A tiny Maratea cove with local appeal and rocky coastal views.
Rena d'a Carruba Beach
A small beach on the Acquafredda coast suited to quiet scenic stops.
Santa Teresa Beach
A south-Maratea beach with a calmer local atmosphere than the headline coves.
Secca di Castrocucco Beach
A rocky-clear-water spot near Castrocucco for scenic bathing and snorkeling.
Spiaggia della Grotta
A compact cove near Maratea’s cave-and-cliff shoreline.
Spiaggia Nera
Maratea’s signature black-sand beach below cliffs and sea caves.
Maratea sits in Basilicata, Italy and is home to 17 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.
Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Maratea or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
