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Hidden Treasures in Puglia, Basilicata and Matera

A journey to the heart of the South, where you’ll find the real Italy.

New to Basilicata? Picture this: a place where time seems to stand still, where villages perched on rocky spurs overlook breathtaking views, where unspoilt nature reigns supreme and millenary traditions are handed down from generation to generation.
This is Basilicata, a region often underestimated but holding a priceless treasure of beauty.

A plunge into a sea of emotions.

You’re still at home but have finally decided to come and visit Puglia. Close your eyes and picture this: the sea and orange blossom, the sun on your skin as you walk through the white alleys of an ancient village, and the taste of a freshly made burrata.
This is just a taste of what awaits you in Puglia.
It’s a land full of contrasts, where the blue of the sky meets the blue of the sea, where millenary history merges with modernity, and tradition is still alive in the daily gestures of the people.
Read on, we’ve collected lots of hints and inspirations for you to start planning your trip.

A city set in stone

A city carved from stone that is now a UNESCO wold heratige site from2019, this remarkable city is said to be inhabited from 7000 BCE by the first human settelments in Italy. It can be a bit tricky to visit a special place like Matera. There are so many things to do and see that it can be tricky to decide what to prioritise. We want to make your visit to Matera simple but intense!

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