BeachesFree entry
Policoro (Matera)
Lido di Policoro Beach
The beach of Lido di Policoro is a long stretch of sand on the Ionian Sea, with pale grey-tinged sand mixed with gravel and pebbles. Thanks to its two beaches, Lido Nord and Sud, Policoro earned the Blue Flag in 2026.
- Opening hoursFree beach; beach clubs open in summer.
- AdmissionFree entry.
- WhereLido di Policoro – 75025 Policoro (MT)
What to see
- The Bosco Pantano beach, in the riserva naturale orientata (oriented nature reserve): it is part of the WWF Policoro Herakleia oasis, and its wide stretch of sand is where some sea turtles, including the loggerhead (Caretta caretta), nest.
- The seafront and pine forest, with a fitness trail (percorso vita) of about 4 km and equipped areas for stretching, which runs all the way to the port of Marinagri.
- Marinagri, the marina with around 750 berths.
- The Herakleia archaeological park and the Museo Archeologico della Siritide, just a few kilometres away.
Useful information
- There are free stretches of beach as well as beach clubs with a bar and restaurant; the Bosco Pantano beach is also equipped for accessibility.
- It is family-friendly and, outside the summer season, it is lovely for long walks between the beach and the pine forest.
- For other beaches, see the guide to the beaches of Basilicata.
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