Hotels in Basilicata, Italy

Basilicata sits in southern Italy's instep, with hot summers (around 90°F/32°C) perfect for hiking the Pollino National Park's limestone gorges, and mild winters (near 50°F/10°C) ideal for exploring Matera's 9,000-year-old cave dwellings-the Sassi. You can swim along the Tyrrhenian Sea at Maratea's beaches come July, or visit the ancient Greek ruins at Metaponto in spring when wildflowers bloom. If you want to skip crowds, go in late October; you'll still get 60°F/15°C days and cheap hotel rates near the coastal towns.