Italy's Hidden Gems: Maratea, Calabria, and Turin
A Vogue article by Talia Abbas highlights three lesser-known Italian destinations for a low-key summer holiday, steering clear of tourist-heavy spots like Rome, Florence, and Capri. Maratea, a coastal town in Basilicata, offers a black sand beach (Spiaggia Nera) and gelato at Emilio's. Nearby Calabria features the secluded Arco Magno cove in San Nicola Arcella, with a 65-foot limestone arch. Turin, capital of Italian cinema and birthplace of Fiat, is recommended for late summer or early fall to experience wine harvest (vendemmia) of Nebbiolo grapes for Barolo and Barbaresco, or white truffle hunting in Alba in October. Art attractions in Turin include Casa Mollino, Castello di Rivoli, and Fondazione Merz. The article also mentions Bra's biennial cheese festival and Gelateria La Romana dal 1947.
Key facts
- Maratea is a small coastal town in Basilicata, reachable from Naples by car in 2.5 hours.
- Spiaggia Nera (Cala Jannita) is a black sand beach in Maratea.
- Calabria has three national parks and is known for hiking and beach rentals.
- Arco Magno in San Nicola Arcella features a 65-foot limestone arch over turquoise waters.
- Turin is the capital of Italian cinema and birthplace of Fiat.
- Piedmont's Nebbiolo grape produces Barolo and Barbaresco wines.
- White truffle hunting occurs in Alba in October.
- Casa Mollino, Castello di Rivoli, and Fondazione Merz are art sites in Turin.
Entities
Artists
- Carlo Mollino
- Mario Merz
- Marisa Merz
Institutions
- Casa Mollino
- Castello di Rivoli
- Fondazione Merz
- Gelateria La Romana dal 1947
Locations
- Italy
- Rome
- Florence
- Capri
- Milan
- Italian Riviera
- Praia a Mare
- Calabria
- Maratea
- Basilicata
- Potenza
- Naples
- Tyrrhenian Sea
- Spiaggia Nera
- Cala Jannita
- Scalea
- San Nicola Arcella
- Arco Magno
- Turin
- Piedmont
- Alba
- Langhe
- Monferrato
- Roero
- Neive
- Bra