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Perched above the Tyrrhenian Sea in Basilicata’s Maratea, Santavenere has been a quiet refuge since the 1950s, when Count Stefano Rivetti transformed this dramatic stretch of coastline into one of Southern Italy’s most treasured escapes. Set within acres of Mediterranean gardens fragrant with rosemary and jasmine, the hotel’s just 26 rooms lend it the feel of a private estate, while a shaded path leads guests down to their own secluded beach. This escape is ideal for those who want the romance of the Amalfi Coast without the crowds, and who measure a trip by long lunches, quiet coves, and a pace that finally slows down.