In Matera, the splendid capital of Lucania, European Capital of Culture 2019, besides staying in the classic hotel, you can have the thrilling experience of spending the night in the famous Sassi (a UNESCO heritage site), brought back to life also as atmospheric small hotels, guesthouses, and b&b. Or in Maratea, a splendid tourist destination with crystal-clear sea.
Among fresh walls carved from tuff, small windows, balconies, and little doors opening onto tiny courtyards and alleys, you can savor the typical atmosphere of one of the oldest cities in the world, which still holds surprises and emotions for its guests. In the Sassi, nothing is missing, from the basic comforts of the simplest b&b to the fine furnishings of the charming stone hotel. Expanding the discussion to the region, it is immediately noticeable that here, disastrous tourist-driven construction has fortunately been avoided and the entire territory is fortunate to present itself as harmonious and unspoiled.
Basilicata has two coasts, the Ionian coast in the province of Matera and the Tyrrhenian coast in the province of Potenza (the regional capital). On the Tyrrhenian coast lies the splendid Maratea, a chic yet laid-back destination with a high and steep coast. Here it is possible to stay in many hospitality facilities made available by local entrepreneurs over the years to exploit the great potential of the location. Among newly built hotels and b&b, the “Santavenere” stands out, which, among the hotels in Maratea, carries with it a rich piece of the city’s history. On the Ionian side, instead, the coast is low and sandy, bordered by dense pine woods. There is a variety of facilities, ranging from classic hotels to all-inclusive holiday villages, b&b, guesthouses, and agritourisms nestled just a stone’s throw from the sea, where guests are always welcome and can engage with the simple rituals of rural life and a palette of flavors, colors, and aromas truly enviable.
