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Matera

Basilicata 401m⚡ Easy
Best Time
April to June and September to October
Difficulty
Easy
Safety
★★★★☆
Solo Friendly
Family
Gallery
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About Matera

Best For
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#sassi#cave-dwellings#unesco#basilicata
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3 Days

Quick Facts

RegionBasilicata
CountryItaly
Altitude401m
DifficultyEasy
Solo Friendly✅ Yes
Family✅ Yes
Budget Stay€32.00*/night
Budget Food€24.00*/day
PermitNot Required
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💎 Hidden Gems Nearby

Tourist attraction
Long Cistern
4.512,401 reviews· 0.2 km
Observation deck
Belvedere di Piazza Giovanni Pascoli
4.85,667 reviews· 0.6 km
Tourist attraction
Ponte Acquedotto sul torrente Gravina
4.74,131 reviews· 23.5 km
Church
Cathedral Basilica of Matera “Most Holy Mary of the Bruna”
4.64,534 reviews· 0.6 km
Church
Cathedral of St Mary of the Assumption
4.73,027 reviews· 18.4 km
Park
Parco Regionale della Murgia Materana
4.63,597 reviews· 6.4 km
Tourist attraction
Cave House in the Sassi of Matera
4.62,774 reviews· 0.7 km

Ratings & reviews from Google Maps

🌡️ Weather & Best Time

Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Dec

Jun · Partly Cloudy

This destination has a temperate climate with temperatures ranging from 11°C to 21°C annually. Best visited during Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Dec.

Temperature range (°C)
Jun
🌥️Partly Cloudy
🌡️
Temperature18° – 30°C
💧
Rainfall43mm
✅Good
✅Good — warm and pleasant
Quality:Best timeGoodOkayColdAvoid

Climate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo

When to Visit

💸Best Value
AprMaySepOct
Crowds Medium Prices Medium

Pleasant weather, lighter crowds — the sweet spot.

🔥Peak Season
JunJulAug
Crowds High Prices High

Busiest months — book stays & transport early.

🌙Off Season
NovDecJanFeb
Crowds Low Prices Low

Quietest window with the lowest prices.

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Where to Stay

🎒 Deluxe
€32.00*/night
  • simple cave B&B
🏨 Premium
€73.00*/night
  • Sassi district hotel
✨ Luxury
€142*/night
  • premium cave hotel