Marina Di Pisticci

Marina Di Pisticci combines a long beach on the Ionian Sea with protected coastal landscapes, birdwatching and maritime experiences. A 7-kilometre-long beach characterizes the area and creates various options for planning your trip. If you are looking for a holiday apartment or other accommodation, you can decide whether beach days, nature observation, walks or sailing should be the main focus of your stay.

Beach and protected coastal landscape

The beaches of Marina Di Pisticci were awarded the Blue Flag in 2019. The marine area belongs to the Natura 2000 network and is designated as a Special Protection Area. Natura 2000 protection regulations apply to the beaches to protect the biodiversity of their habitats. This means that the coastal area is not only a destination for days by the sea, but also a place where natural habitats play an important role.

Marina Di Pisticci has the shallow seabeds typical of the Ionian coast. A dog beach area has also been set up at Lido San Basilio, near the mouth of the Cavone River. This specific location may be relevant when planning your trip if you are travelling with a dog. The mouth of the Cavone River is suitable for birdwatching. The “Foce Cavone” SCI area is a coastal wetland with diverse habitats and is home to migratory birds as well as summer visitor birds of Community interest.

Sailing, boats and activities on the water

Sailing is also part of the character of Marina Di Pisticci. The sailing school at Porto degli Argonauti offers practical boating lessons supplemented by theoretical explanations. Porto degli Argonauti can accommodate up to 450 boats, including boats more than 30 metres long.

At Lido 48 in Marina Di Pisticci, Club Basilicata Vela offers training cruises. Basilicata Vela also offers sailing camps, while Club Basilicata Vela organizes regattas. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore consider whether you would prefer to focus your stay on independent coastal exploration, sailing training or a regatta-oriented setting.

Walks and the right accommodation

Another activity in Marina Di Pisticci is a walk through the pine forest. The availability of an expert guide can be requested for this walk. This allows you to add an inland activity to your daily plans if, in addition to the beach, you would like to get to know another side of the area’s landscape.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Marina Di Pisticci, it is therefore worthwhile to first decide on your preferred travel rhythm: beach and sea, nature observation, walks or sailing lead to different priorities. You can then combine these landscapes and activities with your personal plans without having to commit to just one type of holiday.

Other places to compare

If you would like to compare other destinations in addition to Marina Di Pisticci, you can find Ferrandina, Aliano, Salandra, Pomarico, Stigliano, Tursi, Grassano and Metapont here.

For the higher-level travel overview: Matera.