Rural Tourism, Basilicata

The rediscovery of the wholesome taste of the country

The magic of the Italian hillsides and of the green expanses beyond them, often adjoining unique natural environments, enchant the onlooker at first sight. Rural tourism means a holiday immersed in nature, learning about agriculture and the countryside, and savouring customs, usages and traditions from of the past, with its great repertoire of traditional tastes and skills.
Rural tourism is also a celebration, and is best realised by the political coordination of the communities and the regions that know how to protect and put to use unused farm buildings and ancient towns and villages where history remains alive.
Farm houses and farms are the ideal places for spending this kind of holiday. These places have often been restored to their original splendour through conservative restoration techniques which respect their past but which also give the tourist indispensable modern comforts, in an atmosphere which recreates the intimate and familial dimensions of the farmstead. Thus whether before the fireplace or in the shade of centuries old trees, guests are able to taste the typical products of the local cuisine or the choice wines in an almost dreamlike atmosphere. Far from the television, mobile phones and motorcars, those who love nature and tranquillity can be sure to spend an unforgettable holiday.

Masseria Castelli San Basilio (www.basilicata.cc)

In pursuit of the “masserie”, the farmsteads of Basilicata

For those who desire a history quiet holiday far from the crowds, the province of Matera in Basilicata, beyond the hinterland of region of Salente and the Ionic side of Puglia, from Brindisi to Otranto, from Capo di Leuca to Taranto, offers places marked by tradition and history waiting to be discovered. » Visit

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