{"id":7902,"date":"2025-11-05T15:02:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T15:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mercazzurro.com\/basilicatas-most-beautiful-beaches-hidden-treasures-between-the-ionian-sea-and-the-tyrrhenian-coast\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T15:22:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T15:22:15","slug":"basilicatas-most-beautiful-beaches-hidden-treasures-between-the-ionian-sea-and-the-tyrrhenian-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mercazzurro.com\/en\/basilicatas-most-beautiful-beaches-hidden-treasures-between-the-ionian-sea-and-the-tyrrhenian-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"Basilicata’s most beautiful beaches – Hidden treasures between the Ionian Sea and the Tyrrhenian coast"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The beaches of Basilicata: between the Ionian Sea and the Tyrrhenian coast\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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La Basilicata<\/b><\/span> is one of southern Italy's best-kept secrets. Sandwiched between Campania<\/g><\/g>Campania Puglia<\/g><\/g> and Calabria Calabria<\/g><\/g>it opens onto two seas: the Ionian Sea<\/g><\/g> and the Tyrrhenian Sea<\/g><\/g>. Although short, this double coastline reveals an astonishing diversity of landscapes - golden sandy beaches, wild coves, breathtaking cliffs and picturesque little ports. <\/p>

Less popular than those in neighbouring regions, Basilicata's beaches of Basilicata<\/b><\/span><\/a> seduce with their authenticity and unspoiled beauty. Between swimming, culture and gastronomy, they offer a charming Mediterranean experience. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Marina di Metaponto: between Greek history and the Ionian Sea\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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On the Ionian coast, the beach of Metaponto<\/b><\/span> stretches over several kilometers of golden sand, bordered by maritime pines. It's the ideal place for families, thanks to its calm waters and accessible services. <\/p>

But Metaponto<\/b><\/span>is also a major archaeological site: the ancient Greek city is still home to the temples of Hera and Apollo<\/b><\/span>witness to the glorious past of Magna Grecia<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>

Don't miss:<\/i> the Pane di Matera IGP<\/b><\/span> accompanied by grilled fish and local olive oil, a symbol of Lucan simplicity.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Policoro: nature, family and authenticity\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Still on the Ionian Sea<\/b><\/span>the beach of Policoro<\/b><\/span> with its shallow waters and unspoilt nature. Nearby, the WWF Herakleia reserve<\/b><\/span> is home to a unique site where Caretta caretta marine turtles<\/b><\/span> come to lay their eggs every summer. <\/p>

It's the perfect place to combine idleness and ecological discovery.<\/p>

Local speciality:<\/i> the baccal\u00e0 alla lucana<\/b><\/span>with a maritime twist, accompanied by a Greco Bianco<\/b><\/span>a white wine typical of the region.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Maratea: the pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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On the west coast, Maratea<\/b><\/span> overlooks the Tyrrhenian Sea<\/b><\/span> and epitomizes Basilicata in all its splendor. Its coves, often nestled between cliffs and sea caves, are among the most beautiful in Italy. <\/p>

There are three must-see beaches:<\/p>

  • Cala Jannita<\/b><\/span>nicknamed the spiaggia nera<\/i>, famous for its dark volcanic sand.<\/p><\/li>

  • Fiumicello<\/b><\/span>ideal for families.<\/p><\/li>

  • Macarro<\/b><\/span>a wilder, more romantic style.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

    At the top, the statue of Christ the Redeemer of Maratea<\/b><\/span>22 meters high, dominates the bay and offers a breathtaking view at sunset.<\/p>

    To enjoy on site:<\/i> grilled <\/span>Grilled Lucaniche<\/b> with <\/span>peperoni cruschi<\/b>accompanied by a <\/span>Aglianico del Vulture DOC<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Acquafredda: wild beauty\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    A few kilometers north of Maratea, the beach ofAcquafredda beach<\/b><\/span> is a natural treasure. Surrounded by cliffs and bathed in turquoise waters, it invites you to swim in complete serenity, far from the hustle and bustle of tourism. <\/p>

    It's the perfect place for a Lucan picnic<\/b><\/span> rustic bread, caciocavallo podolico<\/b><\/span>sun-dried tomatoes and a glass of local wine.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Why discover Basilicata's beaches?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    • To admire a unspoilt coastline<\/b><\/span> between Ionian sands and Tyrrhenian cliffs.<\/p><\/li>

    • To combine <\/span>Greek history with seaside relaxation<\/b> in Metaponto.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

    • To enjoy Lucan gastronomy<\/b><\/span> by the sea.<\/p><\/li>

    • To escape the crowds and enjoy an authentic authentic Mediterranean<\/b><\/span>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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