Major city · Italy
Metaponto
A half-day stop for the beach and Greek ruins, or a single night if you want a full beach day. Not a base for exploring Basilicata.
Metaponto is a small coastal town in Basilicata with a 1-km stretch of white sand beach and the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Metapontum. The beach is the main draw; the ruins are modest. Most travellers use it as a quick stop between Matera and the Ionian coast, or as a quiet beach day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (cold, many places closed)
- Airports
- Bari Karol Wojtyła (BRI) · Lamezia Terme (SUF)
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Metaponto113 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Metaponto, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyMetaponto is safe.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 115 fire · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckBRI Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (About 1 h 30 min by car or bus + train; check connections.).
- Getting aroundBus line 1 runs from the station to the beach (€0.70 (≈ under US$1), 5–15 min, last bus around 20:25).Bus line 1 runs from the station to the beach (€0.70 (≈ under US$1), 5–15 min, last bus around 8:25 PM).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Sit-down mealSeafood dinner at Le Sirenecheck€20–35 (≈ US$25–45)
- BeerBeer or limoncello at a beach shedcheck€2 (≈ US$3)
- Metro or bus rideBus from station to beachcheck€0.70 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedDouble room (low season), a night, per room€50 (≈ US$60)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (low season), a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedDouble room (low season), a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €40 (≈ US$50) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BRI Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (About 1 h 30 min by car or bus + train; check connections.) · SUF Lamezia Terme International Airport (About 2 h by car; train via Sibari.)
Map of Metaponto
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Metaponto
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Policoro · 23 km straight line
- Craco · 31 km straight line
- Massafra · 36 km straight line
- Matera · 37 km straight line
- Taranto · 38 km straight line
- Cassano delle Murge · 57 km straight line
- Martina Franca · 57 km straight line
- Alberobello · 58 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Metaponto: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Bus line 1 runs from the station to the beach (€0.70, 5–15 min, last bus around 20:25). Walking is fine between the ruins and the beach if you have time.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Matera
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus, about 1 h, €4 (≈ US$5)
A full day for the Sassi; check return bus times.
Door to door: About 30 min
Train, about 15 min
Another beach town with a small archaeological museum.
Craco
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Car or bus via Pisticci, about 45 min
Ghost town; check opening hours and guided tour availability.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Beach promenade (Lido)
Hotels like Sacco and Kennedy are on or near the promenade, 2 km (1.2 mi) from the station. Best for beach access.Hotels like Sacco and Kennedy are on or near the promenade, 1.2 mi (2 km) from the station. Best for beach access.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €40–60 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–100 (≈ US$85–120) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (low season)1 × 1 night × €70 | €70 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €80 | €160 |
| Bus from station to beach, one way2 × €1 · check | €1 |
| Parasol and bed rental, one day2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €26 |
| Trip total≈ €144 per person per day, bed included | €287≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus from station to beachcheck | €0.70 (≈ under US$1) |
| Beer or limoncello at a beach shedcheck | €2 (≈ US$3) |
| Pizza or panini at Pic-niccheck | €5–10 (≈ US$6–12) |
| Seafood dinner at Le Sirenecheck | €20–35 (≈ US$25–45) |
| Double room at Hotel Sacco (high season)check | €70 (≈ US$85) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last bus from the beach to the station is around 20:25; after that, a taxi is needed.Last bus from the beach to the station is around 8:25 PM; after that, a taxi is needed.
- The beach gets crowded with Italians in July and August; water is shallow for 30–50 m.
- Many restaurants and hotels close or reduce hours outside June–September.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
- EU-wide emergency
- 112
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A questo indirizzo, per favoreTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
- EU-wide emergency112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus station → beach: €0.70 (≈ under US$1), 5–15 min (check)
- Taxi station → beach: €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) (check)
Say or show
- Ciao — Hello / Goodbye (chow)
- Grazie — Thank you (GRAHT-see-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much? (KWAN-toh COS-tah)
- Dov'è la fermata dell'autobus? — Where is the bus stop? (doh-VEH lah fer-MAH-tah del-LOW-toh-boos)
- Due birre, per favore — Two beers, please (DOO-eh BEER-reh per fah-VOH-reh)
English is limited outside hotels and restaurants; a phrase app helps.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Metaponto. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, many places closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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