Bernalda

Perspective of the Archaeological Park of Metaponto, a frazione of Bernalda

Castle of Bernalda

Bernalda is a town and comune in the province of Matera, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. The frazione of Metaponto is the site of the ancient city of Metapontum. Metaponto was built by the ancient Greek to defend Sibari from the growth of Taranto. A 1 km stretch of beach with white powdery sand is a further tourist attraction

Basilicata Highlights

Culture

Forget One Euro Homes. It’s Street Art Festivals’ Turn To Revive Italian Villages.

Through one mural after the other, street art festivals are helping rewrite the standard rural-village-in-Italy narrative, taking it from a tale of decline to one of transformation and hope.

Off the beaten track

European Best Destinations: Four of Italy's Top Hidden Gems

Discover four off the beaten track Italian destinations that have made the 2022 list of Europe's best hidden gems.

Italy's Treasures

Where to See Beautiful Blooms Around Italy this Spring

Here are some places to see the Bel Paese in peak bloom.

Christmas

Five of the Most Original ‘Presepi’ in Italy

Christmas in Italy wouldn’t be the same without the various representations of the nativity scene. Here are five of the most unique.

Christmas

Five Christmas Markets To Visit in Italy (That Are Not in Trentino-Alto Adige)

Go off the beaten path to discover some quaint lesser-known Christmas markets in Italy.

What you can't miss in Basilicata

Where is Bernalda

Top Experiences in Basilicata

Tours

“Untouched Italy”: Basilicata & Puglia Small Group Tour

Basilicata, Puglia, Bari Province, Lecce, Lecce Province, Ostuni, Polignano a Mare, Alberobello, Matera, Matera Province, Castelmezzano, Altamura

Walking Tours, Tour Operator, Tours

Hedonistic Hiking - Fully-inclusive guided gourmet walking holidays across Italy

Tuscany, Piedmont, Emilia Romagna, Basilicata, Sardinia

Luxury Language Tour

Immersive Italian Experience - ALL-INCLUSIVE Package - May, June, September and October 2024

Naples, Ischia, Sicily, Salento, Basilicata, Matera, Otranto, Siracusa, Ragusa, Campania, Puglia

Properties for sale in Basilicata

Apartment in Venosa

90000

Semi-detached in Venosa

230000

Recipes From Basilicata

Recipes

Ferricelli al Rafano: Pasta with Horseradish Tomato Sauce

Traditionally, this dish is served with pasta called “ferricelli,” named after the iron rod the dough was rolled around. It’s a lovely toothsome pasta, but of course, the recipe is fabulous with any shape, size, or type of pasta!

What others are saying about Basilicata

@Beanie36tiger asks:

Hi, we have just had the internet connected at our house in Italy and intend to buy a smart tv, how do you watch english tv in Italy? Do I need a Vpn, if so does anyone know of a good one to download.

Thanks

Maria

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@Giupg asks:

Hi, is it possible to have an australian nursing degree recognised in Italy?

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@Simrose asks:

Hi all, we've been in Italy for some time and realise that because all our income is in the UK, we haven't done an Italian Tax Return.

Does anyone know of a good commercialista in Puglia or Basilicata that can help us - it would help if they spoke some english.

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