Places
Park·Easy·Relaxing·Popular
Pantano di Policoro, Metaponto
Basilicata
The Bosco Pantano di Policoro near Metaponto is the last old-growth alder and poplar forest on the entire Italian Ionian coast — a WWF reserve of 1,100 ha. Loggerhead turtle nests on the beach (one of the most important nesting beaches in Italy). The Magna Graecia ruins of Herakleia are within the reserve boundary. Otter is confirmed on the Sinni river through the forest.
Duration
2.5 hours
Distance
5 km
Elevation
+5 m
Best season
May – September
Highlights
- Last old-growth alder forest on the entire Ionian coast
- Loggerhead turtle nesting — one of Italy's most important sites
- Otter confirmed on the Sinni river
With your dog
Coastal reserve; dogs on leash.
