Discover Policoro: Archaeology, Nature and Active Days

Policoro offers several ways to shape your holiday: you can discover Greek history, experience nature or plan activities on the water. For families and other travel groups, the alternation between culture, landscape and active days is particularly appealing. When looking for a holiday apartment in Policoro, it is therefore helpful to start by asking which focus should shape your stay.

Greek History in the Museum and Archaeological Park

The Museo Nazionale della Siritide is dedicated to the Greek colonies of Siris and Herakleia. Its permanent exhibition displays material evidence from sacred, domestic and necropolis-related contexts. The pieces date from the 9th century BC to the 3rd century AD. The chronologically structured tour leads from prehistory and early history to the history of the two Greek colonies. The museum therefore offers a broad chronological approach to the region's past.

The Parco Archeologico di Siris/Herakleia borders the Museo Nazionale della Siritide. There, you can see the remains of Herakleia's residential districts, with houses of different layouts that also served production and trading purposes. The Parco Archeologico Siris - Herakleia also includes the acropolis of Herakleia, which was built in 433/32 BC. The foundations of a temple dedicated to Dionysus are also visible, along with an adjoining agora with an altar. Another historical landmark is the Castello di Policoro, which originated around the year 1000 as a fortified monastery.

Nature, Trekking and Windsurfing Courses

The Oasi del Bosco Pantano di Policoro is a regional nature reserve and designated as a Natura 2000 site. It has the status of a Special Area of Conservation with the code IT9220055 under the Habitats Directive and is also designated as a Special Protection Area under the Birds Directive. Anyone wishing to complement their stay with a guided hike can find a guided trekking tour in the Riserva Naturale Bosco Pantano. It lasts around two hours and follows a flat route.

Water is also one of the possible holiday themes in Policoro. Facilities and clubs along the beaches of Policoro offer windsurfing courses. This allows you to add an active experience to your itinerary without having to give up the cultural focus. Whether you would rather plan visits to museums and archaeological sites, nature and trekking, or windsurfing courses influences the rhythm of your days and therefore also which holiday apartment you look for as accommodation for your trip.

Policoro as a Starting Point for Planning Your Trip

A search for accommodation in Policoro can therefore begin with your preferred daily routines. Those interested in culture can combine a museum visit with the archaeological park and its evidence from different periods. For nature-oriented days, the nature reserve and the guided trekking tour are the main attractions. Those who prefer variety can complement these options with a windsurfing course on the beaches. The historical sites and nature-related activities thus provide concrete points of reference before you decide on a holiday apartment or holiday house.

If you would like to consider additional destinations alongside Policoro for your planning, you can find Ferrandina, Matera, Bernalda, Peschiera, Lido Quarantotto, Montalbano Jonico, Rotondella and Marina Di Pisticci here.

To the higher-level travel overview: Matera.