Parks and nature reservesFree entry
Policoro (Matera)
Bosco Pantano Nature Reserve and Sinni River Mouth
The riserva naturale orientata Bosco Pantano di Policoro (Bosco Pantano di Policoro oriented nature reserve, a protected area with managed public use) protects one of the last remaining stretches of the lowland forest that once covered much of the Ionian plain. It was established by the Regione Basilicata with regional law no. 28 of 8 September 1999.
- Opening hoursRegulated access: check with the WWF Oasis.
- AdmissionFree entry.
- WhereFoce del Sinni – Policoro (MT)
What to see
- The lowland wetland forest, what remains of the «Pantano soprano» and «Pantano sottano» (the upper and lower marshes).
- The golena (riverside floodplain), wetlands, macchia mediterranea (Mediterranean scrub), coastline and coastal reforestation areas.
- The Sinni river mouth, a Natura 2000 site called «Bosco Pantano di Policoro – Costa Ionica Foce Sinni».
How to get there
The reserve lies south-east of Policoro, towards the coast. For organised visits, it’s best to start at the WWF Oasis.
Useful information
- For access and guided visits, check with the Oasi WWF or the Regione.
- The location shown is approximate, near the Sinni river mouth.
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