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Policoro beach is located on the Ionian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 11th place out of 10 beaches in the Matera region 56.7 km away from its center, the city of Matera. It is one of the beaches of Lido di Policoro settlement, just 3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a long lasting coastline with blue water and gray sand & pebble cover, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Policoro beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail about 500m long.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Lido Sirena, which has a rating of 8.3.
Policoro beach (Matera) is located outside the Lido di Policoro settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue water
Lido di Policoro 0.1 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
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Nova Siri Scalo 1.8 km
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Scanzano Jonico 4.5 km
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Scanzano Jonico 4.4 km
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Rocca Imperiale Marina 0.6 km
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Terzo Marzoccolo 4 km
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Roseto Capo Spulico 5.8 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water
Lido di Metaponto 0.2 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water, Deserted
Lido di Metaponto 0.9 km
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Policoro beach has a gray sand and pebble cover. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Policoro beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
The waves in the Policoro beach are usually strong.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
Policoro beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Policoro beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar Magno is the closest place located 1200 meters from the beach.
There are 116 places to stay in the Policoro beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Policoro beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Policoro beach has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long descent.
There are 2 attractions near Policoro beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Foce del fiume Sinni located in 1.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Policoro beach is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 13°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Policoro beach (Matera) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Policoro beach (Matera) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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