An epic South Italy Road Trip

Basilicata is one of the most attractive locations in Italy and is one of the most mystical and charming centers; absolutely the worth seeing! The to-do list in this area is high: 

a walk to discover the wonderful complex of medieval painted cave churches carved out by monks;

hiking in the archaeological sites of the Magna Grecia as Metaponto;

trekking and nature walks in a magnificent riot of colors in the lunar landscape as in the surroundings of Aliano where you can admire Calanchi (characteristic formations of the territory eroded by the water where the vegetation is rare);

and much more......amazing mountains (Dolomiti Lucane with craggy peaks and the Pollino National Park), ancient villages clinging to a ledge above a gorge or carved into a jagged peak, the ‘underground city’ Matera.....

Accross the rock villages shaped and dug out between Apulia and Basilicata we arrive in Salento, a land of magical beauty, the "heel" of the Italian "boot"! One of Italy’s most charming areas, the region is an anphitheatre on the sea with amazing baroque monuments, uncontaminated beaches, to discover with itineraries for trekking, mountain bike and walking.

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