Riserva naturale Metaponto, State nature reserve in province of Matera, Italy.
The reserve extends along the Ionian coast between Bradano and Basento rivers, featuring wetlands, dunes, and Mediterranean forests over 240 hectares.
The forest area originated from reforestation projects initiated in 1934 by the Reclamation Consortium and continued by the State Forestry Corps until 1954.
The reserve integrates environmental protection with archaeological preservation, containing traces of ancient Greek settlements near the Temple of Apollo ruins.
Visitors can explore designated trails for birdwatching, observe sea turtles nesting between June and August, and participate in guided educational programs.
The area contains two wetland zones that serve as habitats for resident and migratory birds, earning recognition within the Natura 2000 network in Basilicata.
Location: province of Matera
GPS coordinates: 40.36230,16.82840
Latest update: March 21, 2025 15:09
Metapontum
6.1 km
Tavole Palatine
6.1 km
Museo nazionale della Siritide (Policoro)
21 km
Acquazzurra
4 km
Bernalda Castle
12.7 km
Torre Mattoni
5.6 km
Piazza Antonio Gramsci
16.7 km
Castello di San Basilio
11 km
Incoronata
7.8 km
Metaponto National Archaeological Museum
2.2 km
Torre idrica di Ginosa
17.9 km
San Bernardino da Siena
12.7 km
Temple of Apollo (Metapontion)
2.4 km
National Archaeological Museum of Siritide
21 km
Ancient Greek theatre (Metapontion)
2.3 km
Chiesa del Buon Pastore
21.6 km
Torre Lo Lato
19.8 km
Santa Maria del Vetrano
14.6 km
Maria Santissima del Ponte
21.1 km
Metapontum, Temple of Apollo
2.4 km
Piazza Elettra
12 km
Giardini murati
20.8 km
Chiesa della Madonna del Carmine
12.9 km
Palazzo Baronale
16.6 km
Palazzo Baronale
20.5 km
Faro aragonese
13.6 km
Pino d'Aleppo
20.4 km
Monumento al Confinato Politico
12 kmReviews
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