Basilicata is a south Italian region, called also Lucania and identified as the instep of Italy. Far from the mass tourism and perfect for slow vacations, Basilicata brings you back on touch with nature, offer ancient villages, medieval castles, fascinating churches and one of the most striking Unesco site: the Sassi.
Potenza and Matera are the main cities, ideal start points to discover the internal part of the region, eat in cosy family restaurants and sleep on fascinating hotels. Do not miss that Basilicata faces also both Tyrrhenian and Ionian seas.