Itineraries in Basilicata

What to see in a trip to Basilicata

Basilicata is not a region particularly considered from the tourist point of view, but actually moor a trip or even a nice trip.

Meanwhile we recommend these goals:
- Matera and the Canyon della Gravina
- Castelmezzano, Pietrapertosa and Le Dolomiti Lucane
- Craco, Policoro, Maratea ...
For everything else .. read below :)
Matera is becoming more and more famous, it is the European capital of culture 2020 and stones of Matera are unique and picturesque. In addition to seeing the view of the city, you have to get lost among its narrow streets, admiring Casupole, monasteries and caves.
A characteristic of Basilicata is its harsh territory, with canyons, mountains, caves and volcanic lakes. Near Matera there are Murgia plateau caves , with rock paints and splendid views. Another example are the Calanchi , strange clay formations, to be admired near the white country of Pisticci .

To continue the holiday in nature, you can visit the Dolomiti Lucane . Between rocky peaks and valleys, the two perched villages appear by Pietrapertosa and Castelmezzano , united by Angel flight , a suspended steel cable In the vacuum on which you can slip to a kilometer, to a hundred at the time of speed.
Remaining the nature of the interior of the Basilicata, before going to the sea, the volcanic lakes of Monticchio , in Vulture , territory to be appreciated also for the hills and vineyards. The mountains of Volturino and the Pollino Park are perfect for outdoor sports.

A holiday in Basilicata must also pass between its perched villages, including the ghost town of Craco .
But, as mentioned, Basilicata is a great destination for a beach holiday ... indeed for two holidays! Because the Basilicata has a stretch of coast on the ionio Sea and one, shorter but very fascinating, on the Tyrrhenian Sea . Maratea is in fact a wonderful destination between cliffs lapped by crystal clear water and fascinating coves. On the Ionian Sea, instead, the coast is thinner and on the long beaches you can also make splendid walks, particularly in the reserve of pantano forest , in Policoro, where vegetation arrives on the beach.
Finally, if you are not satisfied with the many splendid villages already visited, you can also go to venous and Aliano and to the castles of Melfi , Avigliano and Valsinni .

What to do in a trip to Basilicata

As written in the paragraph on the "What to see", the first thing to do in Basilicata is to visit all the wonderful places, some of the which are also paradises for trekking and sea activities, perhaps in a itinerary on the road .
hiking in Interior offers many possibilities between natural parks and peaks of the mountains already mentioned. The Pollino Park is also perfect for the rafting and Torrentism . Even at Matera you can do trekking in a canyon .
The quiet roads of Basilicata allow you to add experiences such as cycling, mountain bike and even riding .
We have already mentioned the Polens of the angel , of which you can read here . In the surroundings there are also ferrata and a Tibetan bridge and, for those who want to do even more adrenaline activities, Basilicata is a great destination for the climbing .

The coast part around Maratea is perfect for the kayak and the stand up paddle , as well as for the snorkeling .
like all The Italian regions, a journey into Basilicata is also a trip to the food and wine . The Aglianico del Vulture is perhaps the most famous wine, with which to water the first courses like aquasal, the orecchiette, the cavatelli and strangolatrols. Among the main courses, in metaponto eating fish and cod, while meat is preferred in the internal areas, for example the cuturiddi and the sheep in the crock.

How to travel In Basilicata when to go and move to Basilicata? The answer to these questions is linked to what you want to do and see. If for you the destination is only Matera, you can use public transport and in particular the train.
To explore the rest of the Basilicata, it is convenient to have car or motorcycle, because moving with your own vehicle you can explore all The hidden beauties of this region. (To rent a car here at the best prices for your travel itinerary Advice from Search and book at this link ).
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A summer holiday in Basilicata allows you to enjoy its beautiful sea, but the other beauties of Basilicata can be appreciated in all seasons.
Have a good trip and Good excursions!

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