Basilicata is a still-secret region, where mass tourism stays away. Beyond the Sassi of Matera lie the hidden villages of the Lucanian Dolomites, the towns perched in the Pollino, the peaceful Ionian coast and lunar clay badlands. A slow journey through wild nature, ancient rituals and towns suspended in time.
28 guides in Basilicata · 🛏 Dove dormire in Basilicata
A complete guide to sleeping in Matera: cave hotels carved in tufa, noble palazzi and Murgia farmhouses — where, when and how to pick the right Sasso.
Jul 11, 2026
The southern stretch of the Via Francigena crosses Campania, Basilicata and Puglia for 900 km to the tip of the Salento, almost unknown to northern European pilgrims.
Jul 9, 2026
An ancient Norman capital dominated by a formidable castle and surrounded by Aglianico vineyards, Melfi is the gateway to Monte Vulture, an extinct volcano and cradle of biodiversity.
Jul 5, 2026
The Lucanian side of the Pollino, Italy's largest national park, offers ancient forests, deep gorges and mountain borghi where time seems to have stood still.
Jul 5, 2026
Between the ruins of Magna Graecia and nearly deserted golden sand beaches, Basilicata's Ionian coast is the perfect alternative to the crowded Puglia shoreline nearby.
Jul 5, 2026
A guide to visiting Craco, the Lucanian ghost town perched above the calanchi badlands and beloved by filmmakers. Guided routes, history and practical tips.
Jul 5, 2026
The Via Francigena del Sud crosses Puglia and Basilicata across 400km of masserie, ancient drove roads and cave churches, ending at Santa Maria di Leuca.
Jul 5, 2026
Tursi hides the Rabatana, an ancient Arab quarter perched on a spur above the Lucanian calanchi: a journey through time just a step away.
Jul 5, 2026
Acerenza stands alone on a hilltop with an extraordinary Norman cathedral: a borgo frozen in time between history, faith, and silence.
Jul 5, 2026