Those who love shopping will not be disappointed in Matera. Whether you seek the trendiest and most elegant brands or the cheaper products of shopping malls, the city offers the best goods that Italy has to offer. Obviously there is no lack of attractive local craft shops, delicatessens and wine shops where you will find all the excellent traditional products of Matera.

The Mercatino degli scambi market
Every second weekend of the month this market is held at Piazza Vittorio Veneto, where you can find small antiques, lace, jewellery and accessories and the products of local artisans and craftsmen.

Weekly residents' market 
Every Saturday tourists and the citizens of Matera flock to the San Giacomo District, in order to buy gastronomic food products, handicraft wares and clothing at this very colourful weekly market.