Matera – The ways of the sea

Leaving Matera, in southwest, after 40 km you arrive in Bernalda; here they are to visit the Church of the Carmine and the Castle. From Bernalda, along the highway 106, It extends forty kilometers of beaches bordering the Ionian Sea, with the resorts of Metaponto, Pisticci, Scanzano Jonico, Policoro, Marina di Rotondella and Nova Siri Marina.

In the same area and not far from the sea, you can explore the surroundings discovering the existence of archaeological jewels dating back to ancient Greece. Metaponto, city ​​founded by Greek colonists of Achaia in the second half of the seventh century BC, soon it became one of the most important cities of Magna Grecia.
Not far from the modern city lies the archaeological area with its ruins among which the world-famous Palatine Tables and the National Archaeological Museum of Metaponto.

To dive even more fascinating Magna Grecia, you can visit the National Archaeological Museum of Policoro that collects testimonies and finds of inestimable value. The museum is adjacent to the archaeological site, near which you can admire the Sanctuary of Demeter and the Temple of Dionysus, seventh century B.C..