The scenic region of Basilicata, also known as Lucania is a stunning landscape of mountains! It’s the most mountainous region in southern Italy with over half of the area being covered in them. It borders Campania, Apulia and Calabria. Basilicata consists of two provinces called Potenza and Matera.
The Apennines stretch all the way down here and a dormant volcano mountain stands among them called Monte Vulture. Two incredible crater lakes called Lake Grande and Lake Piccolo are here which are most certainly worth a visit.
Why not make a day trip to see some of Basilicata, and stay in some gorgeous vacation rentals in Apulia, a neighbouring region? Archaeologists have discovered lots of fossils which help to tell the story of human presence in the region as far back as the Palaeolithic Age. Fossils of the early human species called Homo erectus were also found here!
The Apennines stretch all the way down here and a dormant volcano mountain stands among them called Monte Vulture. Two incredible crater lakes called Lake Grande and Lake Piccolo are here which are most certainly worth a visit.
Why not make a day trip to see some of Basilicata, and stay in some gorgeous vacation rentals in Apulia, a neighbouring region? Archaeologists have discovered lots of fossils which help to tell the story of human presence in the region as far back as the Palaeolithic Age. Fossils of the early human species called Homo erectus were also found here!
History lovers will be in their element here with visits to The Temple of Hera, the majestic Castle of Melfi and the UNESCO 'Sassi di Matera’ World Heritage Site! Take a short detour to the nearby town of Civitella near Matera where Mel Gibson’s smash hit movie, ‘The Passion of the Christ’ was filmed.
Those who enjoy a holiday along the coast have a choice of delightful towns and villages to visit, including Maratea where you can rent fishing equipment for the day and rent a boat to go out to sea on for a few hours of peaceful relaxation!
Those who enjoy a holiday along the coast have a choice of delightful towns and villages to visit, including Maratea where you can rent fishing equipment for the day and rent a boat to go out to sea on for a few hours of peaceful relaxation!
There’s also superb shopping and nightlife amenities for tourists to avail of and enjoy. There are many high mountain towns and villages that are really worth the climb; some are located as high as 1,000 metres above sea level!
A food speciality of the region is called Durum wheat pasta which is made without eggs. The people of Basilicata love their spicy dishes and frequently use a hot chilli pepper grown here in their food calling it in dialect 'Diavolicchio' meaning ‘little devil’. Try one if you dare!
Be sure to sit yourself down to a rustic lamb stew here along with a crust of fresh bread and a glass of robust red wine to truly immerse yourself in the traditional cuisine of the region. A vacation to Basilicata will be an unforgettable experience that you’ll treasure forever, so get booking today!
A food speciality of the region is called Durum wheat pasta which is made without eggs. The people of Basilicata love their spicy dishes and frequently use a hot chilli pepper grown here in their food calling it in dialect 'Diavolicchio' meaning ‘little devil’. Try one if you dare!
Be sure to sit yourself down to a rustic lamb stew here along with a crust of fresh bread and a glass of robust red wine to truly immerse yourself in the traditional cuisine of the region. A vacation to Basilicata will be an unforgettable experience that you’ll treasure forever, so get booking today!
Photo credits
picture 1: Michele Perillo / CC BY-SA 2.5;
picture 2: mozzercork / CC BY 2.0;
picture 3: Daniel Risacher / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: Michele Perillo / CC BY-SA 2.5;
picture 2: mozzercork / CC BY 2.0;
picture 3: Daniel Risacher / CC BY-SA 3.0