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Basilicata

  • Basilicata is Italy’s best-kept secret, where rugged mountains and ancient caves create an otherworldly atmosphere. Coastal gems include cliffs and hidden beaches, and a dream destination for adventure seekers. Venture into remote villages where time moves slowly and traditions remain unchanging. Breathtaking mountains offer endless hiking trails, local festivals celebrate ancient rituals, and family-run trattorias serve peperoni cruschi and other local flavours.

Craco – visiting the ghost town in Basilicata.

The ghost town of Craco is one of many deserted places in Italy, as ghost towns are not uncommon in Italy, especially in the south. Young people leave underdeveloped areas in search of better prospects and rarely return to their hometowns, and towns and villages with an elderly population empty out.

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March 10, 2025 No Comments
Basilicata badlands The sunset over the Basilicata plateau at Pisici calanchi illuminates the clay hills with a golden glow.
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Basilicata badlands – visiting Aliano Pisticci calanchi.

Basilicata badlands i.e pisticci calanchi, are located in the Aliano area, about 20 minutes by car from Craco, of course, using GPS, because it’s not easy to get there. And don’t be surprised if at some point the GPS starts to want to lead you astray, because Pisticci calanchi are a bit of a stray. Once you leave the road,

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March 10, 2025 No Comments
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