The notebook of Metaponte et cote ionienne lucanienne
Choose the paths that smell of the open sea.
Ionian Littoral of Basilicata, between Greek sites, long beaches, pine forests, villages and excursions to Matera.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
Coast · Heritage · Nature
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Metaponte et cote ionienne lucanienne
Ionian Littoral of Basilicata, between Greek sites, long beaches, pine forests, villages and excursions to Matera.
Metaponte, Tavole Palatine and Policoro give the most telling landmarks of Metaponte and Lucanian Ionian coast. Together, they form a destination where the coastline, heritage and natural spaces meet, with atmospheres that change over the course of the stages rather than a single uniform decor.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be expected: very seasonal and summer heat. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Metaponte
- Tavole Palatine
- Policoro
- Oasis WWF Policoro
- Bernalda
Before you choose
- Seasonal
- Essential car
- Summer heat
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Place
Metaponte
Metaponto understands itself from the water: docks, passages and lines of view almost naturally guide the walk. Cross the riparian areas, then join the internal areas to see how the coastline and the heart of the site respond.
Place
Policoro
Policoro combines the Ionian coast, pine forests and ancient traces of the ancient Heraclea, in a Basilicata more oriented towards the sea than towards the mountains. Between beach, wooded reserve and archaeological museum, the stage is suitable for travellers who want to connect swimming, coastal nature and Greek history of southern Italy.
Place
Bernalda
Bernalda line up its corso, sober palaces and squares above the Ionian plain. The village keeps a simple southern elegance, with street cafes, clear facades and easy access to the beaches of Metaponto as well as to the drier landscapes of the hinterland.
Practical tips
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