In the southern Italian region of Basilicata, where the calcareous mountains meet the Tyrrhenian Sea in a small coastal area in the Policastro gulf, offering nature, relaxation, sea and gastronomy in Acquafredda di Maratea, is located Hotel Villa del Mare. The hotel known as “the Lady of the Sea” for its suggestive beauty, offers wide gardens and heliotherapic terraces directly on the sea, where guests can enjoy admiring the enchanting landscape offered by Maratea ’s Gulf. A 20 meters sailing ship is at guests’ disposal for interesting excursions in the nearby Amalfi Coast and the enchanting Eolie Islands. The nearby beaches offer the chance for all water sports, like sailing and canoeing. The hotel, an ideal place to spend relaxing stays immersed in a wild and still unspoiled natural scenery, features comfortable meeting facilities, pool, boat excursions, private beach with barbecue restaurant and babysitting is available for parents who need some down time. The rooms and the suites, elegantly furnished and equipped with air- conditioning, reveal a pleasant taste for sober elegance while all bedrooms offer a small balcony overlooking the sea, TV, direct telephone line, minibar and safe. Hotel’s restaurant proposes rich menus made of traditional recipes whose flavours are exalted by an accurate selection of national and international wine-brands. Villa del Mare has also four conference halls. Every hall is equipped whit slide/video/dvd projector, Pc, amplification system and air-conditioning. Visit hotelvillalmare.com