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Dating in Matera

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Matera at a glance

  • Matera has a population of about 60,000.
  • It's the largest place in Basilicate.
  • Rome, the largest city in Italy, is about 368 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Bari, about 55 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Altamura (18 km), Santeramo in Colle (19 km) and Gravina in Puglia (23 km).

A first date in Matera

Daytime dates suit a town like Matera: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Matera: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Matera?

Within 50 km of Matera there are 39 towns and cities — Altamura, Bitonto and Gravina in Puglia among them — with more than 710,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Matera?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Matera and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Matera real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Matera?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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