Best Beaches in Basilicata — 30km of Secret Tyrrhenian Coast and the Ionian Sand Nobody Visits

Basilicata has two tiny coasts: 30km of Tyrrhenian (Maratea — rocky coves, dramatic, empty) and 35km of Ionian (Metaponto — wide sand, Greek temples behind the dunes). Both are among the least visited coastlines in Italy.

Tyrrhenian (Maratea)

Spiaggia Nera, Maratea

Black pebble beach in a cove below the Christ statue. Crystal water. Boat from Maratea port or walk.

Cala Jannita (Spiaggia del Sughero)

Black sand cove accessible by boat. The most secluded beach on the Basilicata coast.

Fiumicello, Maratea

The longest beach on the Maratea coast. Sandy, stabilimenti available. The easiest access.

Ionian (Metaponto)

Lido di Metaponto

Wide sand, shallow water, pine forest behind. The Greek temples of Metaponto 5 min inland. Family beach.

Nova Siri

The southernmost Ionian beach in Basilicata. Long sand, Blue Flag, calm. Camping available.

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