BeachesFree entry
Pisticci (Matera)
Marina di Pisticci Beach
Marina di Pisticci beach stretches for about 7 kilometres between the mouths of the Cavone and Basento rivers, with pale sand, shallow water and clear sea. Since 2019 it has held the Bandiera Blu (Blue Flag), confirmed again in 2026, and it is also a Bandiera Verde (Green Flag), the recognition given by paediatricians to beaches suitable for children. Much of the coastline lies within the Rete Natura 2000 (Natura 2000 network).
- Opening hoursFree beach; beach clubs open in summer.
- AdmissionFree entry.
- WhereMarina di Pisticci – 75015 Pisticci (MT)
What to see
- Lido San Basilio and Lido 48, the most popular stretches, each with six beach establishments, boardwalks, car parks, public toilets and a summer bus stop.
- La Spiaggetta, where pine woods and dunes meet the beach: in summer 2018 a loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) laid her eggs here, and around sixty baby turtles hatched.
- Lido Natura (Riva dei Ginepri), quiet and popular with nature lovers.
- The mouth of the Cavone, a free, wild beach with dunes, loved by fishermen and birdwatchers, where the Comune (town council) has set up a dog beach.
- Macchia area, near the Porto degli Argonauti (Argonauts Marina): the least crowded, with views of the sailing boats.
Useful information
- The beach is family-friendly and in summer it is linked to Pisticci by bus service.
- At the lidos you can rent parasols and sun loungers, and there are bars, restaurants, beach volleyball and pedal boats.
- For other beaches, see the guide to the beaches of Basilicata.
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