BeachesFree entry
Bernalda (Matera)
Metaponto Lido Beach
The Metaponto Lido beach, in the municipality of Bernalda, is the first seaside resort on the Basilicata Ionian coast, close to the border with Puglia. The sand is pale and golden, turning darker at the water’s edge where it meets the sea. In 2026 Lido di Metaponto was awarded the Bandiera Blu (Blue Flag).
- Opening hoursFree beach; beach clubs open in summer.
- AdmissionFree entry.
- WhereLungomare di Metaponto Lido – 75012 Bernalda (MT)
What to see
- The seafront, with sculptures along the promenade and the Lungomare Nettuno.
- Dunes and pine woods moving away from the centre, to the right or left, you’ll find more natural stretches with Mediterranean vegetation.
- The Tavole Palatine, the remains of the Temple of Hera, and the archaeological museum with the archaeological park: Magna Grecia just steps from the sea.
Useful information
- In the centre there are beach clubs with umbrellas, sunbeds, pedalos, bars and restaurants. In high season and at weekends the central stretch is crowded: for more space it’s best to move north or south.
- Parking is mostly municipal paid parking, charged by the hour; alternatively there are private car parks charged per day.
- From Matera it’s about 51 km, from Bernalda about 16 km (Strada statale 407 Basentana) and from Taranto about 52 km.
- Nearby there are a water park and a golf course; in the evening you can head up to the historic centre of Bernalda, with its castle.
- For other beaches, see the guide to the beaches of Basilicata.
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