"Anyone who sees Matera cannot fail to be struck — so expressive and moving is its sorrowful beauty."
Carlo Levi — Christ Stopped at Eboli
CasaLina.
Lina's house.
Lina and Eustachio lived here for decades — five children, a family grocery store, a real Matera neighbourhood. One of those children was Stella, Manu's mother.
2 bedrooms, the living room with a hand-painted rooster, a real kitchen. Up to 6 guests.
When to come.
Matera is beautiful in every season. The price changes, the experience doesn't.
Bruna festival (2 Jul), dry heat, long evenings
Ideal: fewer crowds, perfect temperature
Quiet Matera, lower prices, pure atmosphere
Book early — fills up quickly
Hi, I'm Manu.
I wasn't born in Matera, but I grew up here. I built friendships, networks, roots — the kind of things you can't replicate elsewhere, no matter how hard you try.
I went away for a while — tourism, economics, tech, a bit of everything — and realised what many come to understand: home stays home. Especially when home is Matera.
CasaLina is how I share this city with those discovering it for the first time — or those who want to discover it properly.
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Verified reviews — Percorsi Ritrovati experiences, Airbnb ★ 5/5
"I've been on many tours, but this one surpasses them all. Passionate, knowledgeable, with a rare vision of how olives are cultivated and harvested in harmony with the land. Bring your camera — the views of Matera are breathtaking."
"One of our absolute favourite experiences. He took us to the old farmhouse — something everyone should do, truly unique. The food was outstanding. The dessert made by his 90-year-old mother made everything special."
"This is not a normal cooking class. It's a journey through the preparation of a full meal steeped in love and passion. He takes the time to get to know his guests, and you feel like family. Our best Airbnb experience."
"I wasn't sure what to expect, but it exceeded anything I could have imagined. It was so much more than olive oil — it was something unique and special. A day I will always remember, shared with my parents and boyfriend."
What you'll find.
WiFi · Air conditioning · Full kitchen · and moreWhy CasaLina.
Arrive whenever you want — night, dawn, last minute. Smart lock and digital guide ready. No waiting, no schedules.
Before arrival you'll receive Manu's curated guide: real restaurants, walks, markets, things TripAdvisor doesn't know.
Take home the Oliveti Ritrovati olive oil — organic, hand-picked from century-old groves just a few kilometres away.
Have an unusual request? Ask Manu. He'll genuinely try — not send you to an FAQ page.
Everything within
easy reach.
Not a stop.
The perfect base for the South.
From Matera you reach everywhere within an hour. Puglia, Ionian Sea, Lucanian Dolomites, ghost villages. Sleep here, explore the South every day.
A medieval village abandoned on a clay spur. Movie set, Martian landscape. One of the most surreal places in Italy.
"Christ Stopped at Eboli" — this was the village. Ravines, absolute silence, the museum dedicated to Levi. One of those places that stops time.
The Oak of Accettura, one of the oldest in Europe. In the Montepiano forest, just outside the village. In May the Maggio di Accettura is a unique spectacle.
Villages clinging to the Lucanian Dolomites. The Angel's Flight zip line between the two villages is the most adrenaline-filled experience in southern Italy.
Ancient village of the Lucanian Apennines, gateway to the Pollino National Park. Hiking, silence, clean air. A South you don't expect.
Fine sandy beaches on the Ionian Sea, plus the ruins of Metaponto — a Greek colony from the 7th century BC. Sea and archaeology 45 minutes away.
Write to Manu: for longer stays he always puts together a personalised offer.
Frequently asked questions.
Matera is lived from within.
Bread rituals in the Sassi, harvest in a cave cellar, home restaurant with the Prof. Experiences curated by Percorsi Ritrovati — book them there, then come back here to sleep.