If you’re staying in Matera, it really is worth exploring the region further.
The Lucanian Dolomites, the most mountainous range in southern Italy, dominate the landscape, making it perfect for nature lovers and hikers. Reminiscent of a mini-Switzerland, the mountains are covered in snow in winter making it even possible to ski!
The area is rich in history, with beautifully preserved medieval towns and villages. The highest and probably the most stunning of all is Pietrapertosa, which sits very close to the edges of the rock with sheer rock faces on all sides. You can visit the castle and admire the wonderful views, as well as touring the pretty churches and monastery.
The Lucanian Dolomites, the most mountainous range in southern Italy, dominate the landscape, making it perfect for nature lovers and hikers. Reminiscent of a mini-Switzerland, the mountains are covered in snow in winter making it even possible to ski!
The area is rich in history, with beautifully preserved medieval towns and villages. The highest and probably the most stunning of all is Pietrapertosa, which sits very close to the edges of the rock with sheer rock faces on all sides. You can visit the castle and admire the wonderful views, as well as touring the pretty churches and monastery.
Delicious, rustic home cooking using local produce is what you will find on restaurant menus all over Basilicata. Pork and lamb are popular meat choices and this is home of the lucanica sausage.
The Lucanian Dolomites, the most mountainous range in southern Italy, dominate the landscape, making it perfect for nature lovers and hikers. Reminiscent of a mini-Switzerland, the mountains are covered in snow in winter making it even possible to ski!
The area is rich in history, with beautifully preserved medieval towns and villages. The highest and probably the most stunning of all is Pietrapertosa, which sits very close to the edges of the rock with sheer rock faces on all sides. You can visit the castle and admire the wonderful views, as well as touring the pretty churches and monastery.
The Lucanian Dolomites, the most mountainous range in southern Italy, dominate the landscape, making it perfect for nature lovers and hikers. Reminiscent of a mini-Switzerland, the mountains are covered in snow in winter making it even possible to ski!
The area is rich in history, with beautifully preserved medieval towns and villages. The highest and probably the most stunning of all is Pietrapertosa, which sits very close to the edges of the rock with sheer rock faces on all sides. You can visit the castle and admire the wonderful views, as well as touring the pretty churches and monastery.