Basilicata

Basilicata, Italy offers 42+ beaches along its 78.3 miles (126 kilometers) of coastline. Basilicata has a number of beach options for every type of traveler. Basilicata is a popular travel destination with over 2,000,000 annual visitors in addition to its 540,000 residents. Basilicata is known for its ancient cave dwellings in Matera, stunning landscapes of the Lucanian Dolomites, and the historic town of Maratea with its beautiful coastline.

Basilicata has 10+ beach cities, offering a variety of beach destinations for travelers seeking either a popular hotspot or a secluded beach vacation.The best time to travel to Basilicata, Italy, is from May to June, when the average air temperature is around 20-25°C (68-77°F) and the average water temperature is approximately 18-22°C (64-72°F). Basilicata, Italy does not have a hurricane season but has a wet season that lasts from October to December with average rainfall of 3-4 mm per day. Sandee provides detailed maps, photos, and reviews from fellow beachgoers to help you Choose Your Beach™ and plan your perfect beach vacation!