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If you’re planning a vacation to the stunning coastal regions of Basilicata or Apulia in Italy then check out some of the amazing Blue Flag beaches here! This South Eastern part of Italy has a superb coastline, stuffed with stretches of white sand, fascinating caves and diving spots and much more.

There are lots of lovely cities, towns and villages to visit as you pass through, each one with something special to add to your holiday experience!

Why not stay at a charming vacation rental in Apulia where you can easily reach the spectacular coastline for a few days beside the seaside!

The lovely rural Blue Flag beach of Maratea in Basilicata is the perfect mix of sand, pebbles and rock. There are some beautiful coastal villages nearby to the beach where you could gather the makings of a delicious picnic lunch to be enjoyed overlooking the glittering sea.

The stunning city of Matera in Basilicata in Southern Italy is a must-see destination on your Italian travels! The city you see today grew from modest beginnings in a small canyon created over many thousands of years by a small River.

Tourists wishing to visit Matera have a fine selection of vacation villas to rent in Apulia, a neighbouring region of Basilicata where they can easily travel to this popular attraction.

Matera is famous for being one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world and is home to its well preserved historical centre called ‘Sassi’.

This ancient area is a series of habitable caves that were carved out of the soft rock by some of Italy’s first human settlers many thousands of years ago.

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!

If you’re holidaying in the Basilicata region in the south of Italy, it’s highly recommended to take at least a day to visit the city of Matera. Lower down the mountain from the modern city are the Sassi Di Matera which means ‘Stones of Matera’.

Why not enjoy a stay at a stunning holiday rental in the Apulia region, bordering Basilicata and embark on a thrilling day trip here?

This name refers to the ancient caves which were carved into the mountain rock on either side of a narrow valley below the modern city of Matera.

These Neolithic and Palaeolithic dated caves are the finest examples of troglodyte settlements in the Mediterranean area which demonstrated a perfect balance with nature with practically self sufficient ecosystems in place. Tourists will be amazed to learn that this unusual yet striking rock cut settlement has been habituated by humans for over two millennia!

If your holiday to Italy takes you anywhere near to the southern region of Basilicata, it’s highly recommended that you spend at least a day exploring the mysterious ancient city of Matera.

Underneath the mountainous modern city, tourists will discover a labyrinth of ancient caves carved into the volcanic rock of the narrow valley below, dating from Neolithic and Palaeolithic times.

Why not enjoy a stay at a stunning holiday rental in the Apulia region, bordering Basilicata and embark on a thrilling day trip here?