Policoro (Basilicata)

Policoro is a town and comune in the province of Matera, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. Situated on the coast, its population swells in the summertime due to an influx of tourists who come to enjoy the Lido di Policoro. The city is also famous for the Museo della Siritide. Here, there are a lot of Greek and Roma artifacts that come from Metaponto, Heraclea, Tursi, Aliano, and Latronico. The relics are normally swords, vases, knives, jewels, and other decorative elements. The WWF Oasis Policoro Herakleia is located within the Regional Reserve of Bosco Pantano Policoro, a stunning pine forest which borders the sea. The reserve is dedicated to the protection of sea turtles and other wildlife and is a perfect place for families to visit whilst in Policoro.