Is Matera hard to get to?

It's not exactly the most straightforward to get to, but it's not impossible either. By far the easiest and fastest way to get to Matera is to drive. This is what I did and it couldn't have been easier (or more beautiful). Even parking was super simple.



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There are tourists in Matera now, but not too many, with most coming and leaving by bus long before the sun sets. As more and more cave hotels are built and with people like us spreading the word, Matera will rival the popular northern cities in terms of tourism.

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But be careful, during your Matera walking tour, you will involve a lot of walking, and as the city is hilly, hot—especially in the summer—and completely out in the open, you'll want to make sure you pack comfortable shoes and plenty of water.

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Dating back to 7000BC, Matera is touted as one of the oldest human settlements in the world. It might be one of the oldest, but it doesn't take long to appreciate. Two days in Matera is a perfect length for a visit.

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Language – Italian is the official language of Italy. Most Italian in the city and other main tourists spots, speak English so you can absolutely get by without speaking Italian language.

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Matera is a very small city, so as long as you stay fairly central you're never going to be far away from anywhere else in town. But it is extremely hilly, so short distances can be more work than they seem.

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Dating back to 7000BC, Matera is touted as one of the oldest human settlements in the world. It might be one of the oldest, but it doesn't take long to appreciate. Two days in Matera is a perfect length for a visit.

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Brussels, Belgium Brussels takes the top spot as the hardest city to drive in, with an overall score of 23 out of 100.

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The only easy way to get around Matera is on foot, and be prepared for a lot of climbing. Most of the sassi district is closed to car traffic; if you're arriving by car, make arrangements in advance with your hotel for arrival and parking.

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Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: the city of stones and rock churches. Matera is one of the oldest, still inhabited cities in the world: a magical place that preserves evidence of human settlements since the Palaeolithic period in its natural caves carved into the rock.

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The best time to visit Matera is in spring from May-June and in fall from September-October. The weather is still warm and there are less tourists than the July/August months.

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