Sitting in the instep of Italy, Basilicata is one of Italy’s lesser known regions - meaning miles of white sand beaches, and fishing villages where tourism is still rare.
Vine-covered cliffs and coves with unspoiled beaches reaching out to the seas make the coastline here unforgettable. The mountainous backdrop makes for truly jaw-dropping scenery. Some of the regions highlights include the city of Matera and the famous Sassi, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the setting for the film Passion of Christ, and the coastal resort of Maratea with its crystal clear water and unspoiled beaches.
"Heading home with a heavy heart, it seems amazing that somewhere as stunning as Basilicata could have remained off the tourist radar for so long. As a holiday experience, it is in turn tranquil and thrilling, historical and modern, and never less than truly beautiful. And right now, as people begin to wake up to everything the region has to offer, there couldn’t be a better time to visit."
Paul Harvey, Manchester Evening News 9th Feb 2010
"A region of Italy that is still preserved, that is still authentic, that is still unpolluted...Italy undisturbed, the way it really was."
Francis Ford Coppola, Film Director