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Konitsa to Matera

Updated: March 15, 2024 04:06 AM
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Konitsa to Matera - Language, Currency, Distance, How to Reach, Expenses, Best time to go, What to Eat, Where to Go, FAQ

Konitsa is a town and a former municipality in Ioannina regional unit, Epirus, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Konitsa, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 735.213 km2. Konitsa is situated in the northern part of the Ioannina regional unit, close to the border with Albania. It is built on the slopes of Mount Smolikas, the highest mountain in Greece. The Aoos River flows through the town.

Matera is a city and a province in the Basilicata region of Southern Italy. It is the capital of the province of Matera and the second-largest city in the region after Potenza. Matera is famous for its ancient Sassi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Sassi are a complex of cave dwellings and churches carved into the tufa rock cliffs of the Gravina ravine.

Language

The official language of Konitsa is Greek. The official language of Matera is Italian.

Currency

The official currency of Konitsa is the Euro (€). The official currency of Matera is the Euro (€).

Distance

The distance between Konitsa and Matera is approximately 800 km.

How to Reach

There are no direct flights between Konitsa and Matera. You can fly from Ioannina Airport (IOA) to Bari Airport (BRI) and then take a train or bus to Matera. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Konitsa to Thessaloniki and then take a train or bus to Matera.

Expenses

The cost of accommodation in Konitsa ranges from €20 to €50 per night. The cost of accommodation in Matera ranges from €30 to €60 per night. The cost of food in Konitsa ranges from €5 to €10 per meal. The cost of food in Matera ranges from €10 to €15 per meal.

Best time to go

The best time to visit Konitsa is during the spring or autumn months. The best time to visit Matera is during the spring or autumn months.

What to Eat

Some of the traditional dishes of Konitsa include:

  • Konitsiotiko kleftiko (lamb cooked in a clay oven)
  • Konitsiotiko souvlaki (grilled meat skewers)
  • Konitsiotiki pita (a type of bread)
  • Konitsiotiko yogurt (a type of yogurt)

Some of the traditional dishes of Matera include:

  • Orecchiette con cime di rapa (pasta with turnip greens)
  • Crapiata (a type of soup)
  • Puccia (a type of bread)
  • Caciocavallo podolico (a type of cheese)

Where to Go

Some of the most popular tourist attractions in Konitsa include:

  • The Old Town
  • The Aoos River
  • The Smolikas National Park
  • The Konitsa Archaeological Museum

Some of the most popular tourist attractions in Matera include:

  • The Sassi
  • The Matera Cathedral
  • The Church of San Pietro Caveoso
  • The MUSMA (Matera Underground Museum)

FAQ

What is the best way to get from Konitsa to Matera?

There are no direct flights between Konitsa and Matera. You can fly from Ioannina Airport (IOA) to Bari Airport (BRI) and then take a train or bus to Matera. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Konitsa to Thessaloniki and then take a train or bus to Matera.

What is the cost of accommodation in Konitsa and Matera?

The cost of accommodation in Konitsa ranges from €20 to €50 per night. The cost of accommodation in Matera ranges from €30 to €60 per night.

What is the best time to visit Konitsa and Matera?

The best time to visit Konitsa is during the spring or autumn months. The best time to visit Matera is during the spring or autumn months.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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