Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 10
Wow, what a location, what a view, what a comfortable newly remodeled accommodation. It is located in the best part of the historical center, right by the trail to the Tibetan bridge, and 1 minute drive from the outskirts where you can park for free on the street (you can drive inside the historical center only until 10am, so time your arrival/departure well to drop off/pick up your luggage and leave the center on time, otherwise you will have to walk more than 10 minutes... downhill on arrival but uphill on departure... prefer a backpack over a trolley, if you can). We stayed in the top room with the terrace, overlooking the canyon. It was quiet and private. We used the shared kitchen which has everything you need (ask the host to show you how to operate the electric stove because I could not figure out the directions, my fault). The summer day was hot but the room stayed breezy and cool, we did not even turn on the AC. We woke up one hour before sunrise and hiked on the opposite side of the canyon to capture Matera with the street lights still on, and then at sunrise—best time, so much better than sunset. We are avid hikers but the trails have ZERO signs and are impossible to navigate, so unfortunately, you have to hire a guide for some serious exploring in the Murgia region—Aldo Chietera can help you, look him up online. Matera and the Murgia are amazing. If you can, add 2 nights in Polignano a Mare, the best pair, the rest of Puglia was not as memorable. Next time, we'll explore Basilicata more, with the ferrata trails and trekking.
stayed from 06/17/2022 to 06/19/2022