Small Boutique hotels in BASILICATA

Located in southern Italy, Basilicata is a region that has landscapes of mountains and lakes as well as a unique historical and archaeological heritage. In addition, it enjoys maritime life as it stretches between two coasts, that of the Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas.

The fascinating Matera is its main attraction. Built on the ravine of Gravina, the maze of alleyways and ascending staircases is crowned by the cathedral. The old neighborhood of the Sassi, with cave houses carved into the rock, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The set of more than 160 small rock churches, the three Neolithic towns, and the Murgia Materana Park, are also remarkable.

In the surroundings, the Bosco Pantano de Policoro Nature Reserve is a protected area and a bird watching paradise. Heading south, we find the 11th-century castle of Bernalda. The splendid abbey of San Michele Arcangelo in Montescaglioso deserves a visit.

On the Ionian coast, with long beaches, the Greek archaeological site of Metaponto includes the temple dedicated to Aphrodite from the 5th century BC. In the Tyrrhenian coast, which is more rugged, you will find wonderful small coves with pristine waters. Sophisticated boutique hotels in historic buildings and in the ancient Sassi caves of Matera, allow you to have a unique experience.