Coast of Maratea

The Temples of Paestum

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The coast of Maratea is becoming renown as the perfect wedding Italy venue.  The pristine coast is a fifteen mile stretch renown  for its rugged mountains and cliffs soaring abruptly for thousands of feet from the  rocks and beaches of the Mediterranean.  It is an area known for its serpentine cornice road carved high into its sea and cypress tree lined cliffs, edged with a blue blue sea.  The coast of Maratea is home to some of Italy's finest coastal and hill-town hotels  - all of them in dramatic and romantic settings  -  perfect for any Wedding Italy. 

Towns and villages of  great interest are Maratea, Acquafredda, Fiumicello, and the Port of Maratea.

Maratea is an ancient and wonderful hillside resort village.  Although small, it is remarkably known for its 44 churches.  The old town of Maratea cascades down the mountain-side to Europe's most stunning coastline.  At the bottom of the town, is the Port of Maratea, home of fine yachts and luxury boats, which  provides a beautiful setting for sipping a cappuccino, wine, or having a relaxing time.

Acquafredda, a sleepy village sublimely nestled between sea and high mountain peaks,  embodies the best of an Italian hill-town;  the best of an Italian sea-side village; and, surprisingly, the gentility and tranquility of an English country village  with its vibrant flower gardens and tree lined streets.  A stroller's dream.

Fiumicello, on the sea surrounded by the mountains and the town of Maratea, is simply "chic" - its white houses, expensive boutiques, fine restaurants,  and the five star Santavenere famous for its pampering and summer time jazz concerts.  Sit, sip champagne and soak-up fine concerts.  The Santavenere, a five star luxury hotel,  has now become one of the more popular wedding Italy venues. 

Weddings in Italy -  Unlike most wedding companies that attempt to manage Weddings all over Italy,  Slow Dreams focuses entirely on the Coast of Maratea and The Cilento. We focus here because:

• It has, by far, the least restrictions on getting married.  There is no minimum stay required, such as in the Amalfi, Tuscany, and the great cities.    Outdoor weddings are allowed,  both civil and religious  (but, not Catholic).

• We are based here, so we have the "local knowledge" that, we strongly believe,  is imperative to successful wedding management, especially in a somewhat unruly and at times chaotic country as Italy. 

• It is stunningly (no hyperbole) beautiful  -  it has blue seas, high mountains and soaring cliffs, beaches, quaint fishing villages, fairly tale hill-towns.  It is perfect a wedding in  Italy.

Detailed Information on Region

Please click on the links below to discover Italy's most beautiful, most diverse and most unspoiled region - the perfect Weddings in Italy" destination. 

Map Of Region

Overview of Main Towns  & Areas

I-Map of Region

The region's compelling natural and architectural beauty, ancient way of life, and history are splendidly testified to and continually protected by the designations of the United Nations (UNESCO) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

UNESCO "World Heritage Sites" and WWF protected sites "Oasis" include among others "The Cilento National Park" (Italy's second largest park), The 2500 year old Greek Temples of Paestum (featuring the temples of Hera, Cerere and Nettuno),   The Grottos at Morigerati (enormous caverns sculpted by the river Bussento), the Gole Del Calore di Fellito (a nature reserve), and Persano (beautiful wetlands and walks) -  see photographs below.

The richness of this region is too great for us to do justice for all parts, so we have focused lightly on a few areas that offer world class sites for romance, fine accommodations, weddings, receptions, places to see, and things to do (even fun things):

Paestum and Castellabate  -  Paestum has three glorious Greek temples -- a must see even for those with no interest in history or architecture.  Paestum is bordered by fine long beaches, ancient vineyards, and rich olive and orange groves. The Castellabate area is home to some of the last Italian royalty (a prince and baron -  in fact, Slow Dreams'  Very Special Places for weddings and accommodations include the prince's home "Palazzo Vicino San Marco").  The area boasts beaches of the finest golden sands, and Roman hill towns and medieval ports.

Sapri and Scario -  famous for the pristine fishing village of Scario, and its well preserved ancient ways of living and culture.   Here, there is also the shopping and market centers of Sapri.   

Palinuro and Marina di Camerota -  Great cliff protected beaches and resort towns dominate this area. 

Pollino National Park -  One of Italy's great wilderness areas.  8000 feet mountains and their wolves make Pollino an extremely special park.

 

Interactive Map of The Cilento & The Coast of Maratea

The Coast of Maratea and the Cliento starts approximately 30 miles  south of the Amalfi Coast -  approximately 70 miles south of Naples.

 

                            Click on a center of interest.

United Nations (UNESCO) "World Heritage Sites" & World Wildlife Fund (WWF) "Oases"

                                Oasis Persano        Cilento            Morigerati         Paestum            Gole del Calore

Persano: Protected wetlands in the north of the Cilento Park. Famous for its rare otters, birds, and nature trails

The Cilento National Park - One of Italy's great natural assets: Mountains, beaches, villages and wildlife

The Caverns and Wildlife of Morigerati -- bring good hiking gear and a flashlight

The 2500 year old Greek town of Paestum - with the temples of Hera, Cerere and Nettuno remarkably well preserved

Gole Del Colore di Felitto - a natural wonderland

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Persano: Protected wetlands in the north of the Cilento Park. Famous for its rare otters, birds, and nature trails

 

 

Average Temperatures

 

	Jan	Feb	Mar	April	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
High Temp	57	58	60	67	73	77	83	84	78	71	63	57
Low Temp	48	50	51	53	60	66	69	69	67	63	57	48