Vetera Matera

Matera, Italy

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cave hotelUNESCO World Heritage cityviews of the Sassispa carved into the rock

In the city of Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vetera Matera has installed its guest rooms and lounges in some of the Sassi, troglodyte dwellings dug into the mountainside in the Paleolithic era. This original undertaking lets guests explore the city and region while staying in this admirably restored world of stone. The contemporary décor, all of understated elegance, perfectly complements the rough, natural rock and the rooms’ broad windows look out onto scenery that has been the backdrop for countless film productions. The accommodations boast large terraces and are set on the heights of the city’s historic center, a district woven together by a tangle of alleys and spectacular staircases. The gourmet restaurant at Vetera Matera showcases specialties of the Basilicata region, while the spa invites you to slip into relaxation pools carved into the rock itself.

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Elysium SPA

Relais & Châteaux Spa Label

The thousand-year-old stone that houses the spa creates a soothing environment in which Vetera Matera guests enjoy a range of treatments, including massages, hydromassages in pools dug into the rock, a sauna and hammam... This multi-sensorial journey ends in a moment of relaxation with views of the Sassi.

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Lotus dei Sassi: a Thai Massage with local oils

This traditional Thai massage is performed directly on the floor, on bamboo tatami mats, and is designed to release deeply held tension. Targeted pressure, gentle stretches and enveloping movements are combined with the benefits of natural oils extracted from medicinal plants from around Lucania. Thyme, rosemary and wild lavender awaken the senses, while the body regains suppleness and a sense of vitality. Discover a moment of profound well-being, at the intersection of Asian expertise and Mediterranean botanicals.

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