Parco Vacanze Olympus

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  • Family-friendly site a short walk from the beach in Lido di Metaponto
  • Riserva Naturale San Giuliano 35 minutes’ drive; Matera 45 minutes
  • Shaded pitches; playground and dog park; food shop and bar
The southern region of Basilicata is one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. However, thanks to James Bond driving perilously through the streets of its capital Matera in the film ‘No Time To Die’, it won’t stay like that for much longer. All the more reason, then, to make the most of its fairly undiscovered status with a holiday at Parco Vacanze Olympus, in Lido di Metaponto, on the Ionian Sea. This large, peaceful site is on the edge of the Riserva Naturale Statale di Metaponto pine forest, and its bungalows and pitches (for both tents and caravans) sit in the shade of tall trees. A play area with climbing structures and cargo nets ought to keep the kids happy while you gather together your beach gear. Then, it’s a short walk (about 200m) to a sandy beach with shallow waters where you can hire sun loungers and do very little for the rest of the day (though of course, you can break out the canoe or the paddleboard if you feel active.) Back at the site after a day on the beach, you can take a shower and let the dog (a welcome guest here) stretch its legs in the dog park. When it’s time to start thinking about dinner, you could fire up a barbecue (there’s a mini market for any bits and pieces, plus a washing-up area), but equally you might want to sample the local specialities and take full advantage of seafood restaurants and pizzerias in the village.

Site type

Tent pitches 16
Touring caravan pitches 16
Motorhome pitches 36
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 79

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Italian

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Parco Vacanze Olympus

Viale Lungomare/Ermitage SN/C

Metaponto

Bernalda

Matera

Italy

75012

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Rome CET (GMT+01:00)

GPS

40.36379°N
16.83864°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Founded by the Greeks in the seventh century BC (and later a Roman settlement), the ancient town of Metaponto can still be seen at the Parco Archeologico dell’Area Urbana di Metaponto (10 minutes’ drive). After strolling among ruined temples and fragments of columns, you can find out more about the history of the place at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Metaponto. Pack your binoculars and head to the Riserva Naturale San Giuliano (35 minutes) for guided and self-guided tours around a tree-lined lake that attracts wintering and migrating birds such as herons and shelducks, plus raptors. A small museum has dioramas and displays on local biodiversity. Do like James Bond (but without the crazy car chases) and head inland to Matera (45 minutes), renowned for the prehistoric cave-like dwellings known as Sassi. There are also ancient churches carved out of the rock and decorated with colourful murals, plus a handful of interesting museums, including the 17th-century Palazzo Lanfranchi, housing a contemporary art collection.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Idrovora Metaponto - 50 Mt. Margine Nord 0.2 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Idrovora Metaponto - 50 Mt. Margine Sud 0.3 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Metaponto Lido 0.6 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Foce Bradano 1800 Mt. - Margine Sud 0.6 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Foce Basento - 2000 Mt. - Margine Nord 1.2 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

  • Does Parco Vacanze Olympus have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Parco Vacanze Olympus dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Parco Vacanze Olympus? Founded by the Greeks in the seventh century BC (and later a Roman settlement), the ancient town of Metaponto can still be seen at the Parco Archeologico dell’Area Urbana di Metaponto (10 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Parco Vacanze Olympus?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
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