Basilicata Holidays
Basilicata agritourismos, apartments, cottages, hotels, villas and village houses
Island
Why Holiday in Basilicata?
Basilicata is free from the tourist crowds which occupy other Italian regions during the main holiday season and therefore popular with our clients . The region still retains a wild and rustic appeal and it offers different attractions. The Dolomites of Lucania (Basilicata's ancient latin name) provide a superb landscape for walks through the mountains, in a protected natural area, the Pollino National Park. Along the coast, different seaside towns can offer visitors a full holiday experience combining the local naturalistic and artistic beauties. Maratea is particularly famous for its mysterious caves, hollowed in the rock by the sea waves.
The region does not have any airports although direct flights to Brindisi, Bari and Naples are all convenient for access.
Vivid Italy is your perfect choice for a holiday in Basilicata. In Basilicata we have villas, apartments and hotels ideal for your holiday.
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Resorts
Montalbano
More infoToday Montalbano is an area of ecological tourism offering many different kinds of accommodation. Agricultural management of the area has allowed it to develop with great success thanks to the production of olive-oil, wine, honey, cheese, jam and herbs.
Montalbano Jonico
More infoThe town is famous as the birthplace of Melchiorre da Montalbano, an architect and sculptor who lived in the XIII century, the author of the reconstruction of the church of Rapolla.
Montescaglioso
More infoWith a long and complex history, Montescaglioso has much to hold the attention of visitors. The lack of tourism has allowed the town to retain its charm, while visitors are welcomed by friendly locals.
Trivigno, Potenza
More infoTrivigno is a tiny town, some 25km from Potenza, making this an idea base in the "real" Basilicata!
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Holidays To Basilicata
How To Get There
You can take direct flights from Stansted to Bari on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays with Ryanair. From Gatwick you can take British Airways flights.
From Stansted you can also fly direct to Brindisi on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with Ryanair.
There are several airports flying direct from the UK to Naples. Thomson flies from Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield, Birmingham, Bristol, Bournemouth, Gatwick and Luton.
You can fly from Gatwick with British Airways and Monarch, who also fly from Manchester. From Stansted you can fly to Naples with Easyjet.
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The Insider
Regional Food
The cuisine is surprisingly spicy and strongly flavoured. Cheese, particularly strong and matured, is particularly popular, and mutton and goat are no strangers to the menu.
Local Wine
Although Basilicata's wines are not renowned for their quality, they are great "holiday" wines and wonderfully cheap. Look out for Aglianico del Vulture and Rosso di Roccanova in particular.
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