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COAST & COUNTRYSIDE
Basilicata’s stunning landscape of coast, national parks and mountain ranges has so much to offer. The dramatic contrast of serene coastlines against the rugged mountains that dominate inland brings variety to every visit to this region. The fertile volcanic landscapes around Mount Vulture are cultivated with grapes, olives and wheat, while further east you will notice the harsher dry limestone landscape. Italian traditions and culture are evident throughout the ever changing scenery, offering you a chance to experience and enjoy a genuine Italian experience.
Read on to discover the natural wonders of Basilicata.
UNEXPLORED COASTLINES....
Enjoy the calm beaches of Metaponto on the Ionian coast, with its clean water, white sand and shallow seas. The gently sloping shoreline makes this area ideal for families with young children.
If you are searching for an adventure and wish to avoid the usual tourist trail of the more popular Amalfi Coast, experience the contrast of the mountains reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea in Maratea, in the south of the region. The landscape of this area is dramatic, with plunging cliffs leading to a network of beautiful sandy coves hidden amongst the rocks. This area is increasingly popular with Italians, and is well on its way to becoming a chic Italian seaside resort.
STUNNING LANDSCAPES...
It’s not just about the coast in Basilicata. The region has two beautiful national parks, located in the Appenino Lucano, a spectacular mountain range that cuts Basilicata in half. Known as the Lucanian Dolomites, the landscape here is breathtaking. Hill-top towns perch between rocks, and pristine lakes hide in the heights of the mountains, creating picture book scenery to explore.
HIGHLIGHTS
- The chic coastal resort of Maratea
- The Pollino National Park, and the stunning Lucanian Dolomites
- The hilltop town of Castelmezzano and the adrenaline fuelled ‘Vollo dell’Angelo'
- Walk or cycle through the Regional Park of Gallipoli
The stunning coastal mediterranean scenery at Maratea
Metaponto beach where activities include sailing
