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Enjoy a guided introduction to the cuisine of Puglia and Basilicata during an exclusive workshop led by the chef of Vetera Matera. From making orecchiette to cime di rapa, to the secrets of braciole or taralli, you’ll learn to master the iconic recipes and culinary techniques of southern Italy in a delightful setting. Exceptional local produce and wine pairings complete this convivial experience, accessible to all.

 

An exceptional cooking class

In the vaulted rooms that look over the visual spectacle of a city that appears to cling to the rock, the chef of Vetera Matera presents the specialties of the Basilicata region. Local meats, vegetables and cheeses take center stage, not forgetting the famous Matera bread, a renowned–and protected–regional delicacy.

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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.

 

Lotus dei Sassi: a Thai Massage with local oils

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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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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Follow in the footsteps of a passionate local guide through the sassi–troglodyte dwellings listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Via cobbled streets, steep staircases and vicinati–shared courtyards where communal ovens and wells once stood–each turn reveals a new perspective of Matera, a stone city that feels like a movie set. From the heights of a belvedere to the depths of a hidden cellar, this fascinating journey reveals how the soul of this destination has been sculpted by time.

 

Exploring Matera

Enjoy an unforgettable adventure with your loved ones, to the rhythm of your steed. Rides begin at stables located between Ginosa and Taranto, then lead across the Pineta Regina, a vast Aleppo pine forest where you’ll pass by the remains of casoni, ancient shepherds' shelters. Beyond this protected haven, you reach the beaches that border the Ionian Sea, where you can discover the joys of a horseback ride in the surf, borne by the sea breeze and the innate beauty of the coastline.

 

Horseback riding from pine forests to the sea

This is a cross-country journey through southern Italy, from the Mediterranean to the Adriatic. This one-week Route du Bonheur connects cities and sites of unique beauty. From Sorrento (Campania) to Ostuni (Puglia), via Matera (Basilicata), this itinerary–far from any big cities–is an essential and extraordinary immersion in an ever-more captivating Italy. <a href="https://www.relaischateaux.com/us/destinations/routes-du-bonheur/a-journey-across-southern-italy-from-sea-to-sea" target="_new">See the itinerary</a>

Itinerary - A journey across southern Italy, from sea to sea

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