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The Top 11 Gorges in Matera

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 11

to choose from in Matera. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Matera.

Last updated: November 8, 2025

Suspension bridge over the Gravina

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A beautiful suspension bridge over the Torrente Gravina river. Via it you reach the other side of the gorge from which you have a breathtaking view of Matera.

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Sentiero 406 Trailhead (Entrance to the Matera Suspension Bridge)

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This is the entrance to the "Sentiero 406" hiking trail, which leads over the rope bridge to the other side of the Gravina Gorge to the Belvedere. The information board …

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Path Through the Gravina Gorge

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At this point in the gorge, the Gravina river can be easily crossed. The path between the old town of Matera (Sassi di Matera), which towers west of the striking …

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Road Through the Calanchi of Aliano

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Beautiful stretch of road that connects Vituri to Alianello Nuovo. There is a viewpoint from which you can admire the gullies of Aliano.

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Viewpoint over the Gravina and the Matera Murgia

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beautiful panoramic point on the Gravina and the Murgia Materana, with just behind the beauty of the church of San Pietro in Caveoso.
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Gravina Stream of Matera

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A dirt road that at this point passes over the waters of the Gravina stream.

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View of the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Palomba and the Gravina of Matera

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Going along the absurd cycle path (a bit kamikaze and one-way) of via San Vito you reach an open space from which it is possible to admire the overhangs of …

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Trail 406 and the Tibetan Bridge of Gravina in Puglia

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Route 406 passes here

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Salandrella Valley

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A mountain stretch of the Cavone river, the Salandrella stream has, over the centuries, carved out a splendid rocky valley in which it is wonderful to cycle. Near Oliveto Lucano …

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View of the Bradano River Gorge

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Passage with a view of the Bradano River, it can be reached via secondary roads with dirt and gravel surfaces.

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The Top 11 Gorges in Matera

Suspension bridge over the Gravina

Sentiero 406 Trailhead (Entrance to the Matera Suspension Bridge)

Path Through the Gravina Gorge

Road Through the Calanchi of Aliano

Viewpoint over the Gravina and the Matera Murgia

Gravina Stream of Matera

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