5 days in Metaponto & Crotone Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sun): contemplate the long history of Cripta Rupestre Detta Cantina Spagnola, admire the masterpieces at Museo della Maiolica, steep yourself in history at Marquis Palace, then enjoy the sand and surf at Spiaggia Termitosa, and finally see the interesting displays at Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Metaponto. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 31st (Mon): enjoy the sand and surf at Lido Nettuno, pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa Matrice, do a tasting at Battifarano - Azienda Vitivinicola, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di San Giorgio, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Borgo Medievale di Valsinni.

For other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Metaponto trip itinerary builder tool.

If you are flying in from Turkey, the closest major aiports are Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, Brindisi Airport and Lamezia Terme Airport. In October in Metaponto, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to drive to Crotone.

Let the collections at National Archaeological Museum of Crotone and Parco Astronomico Lilio capture your imagination. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Cattedrale di Santa Anastasia and Castello di Carlo V. Venture out of the city with trips to Ciro Marina (Tenuta Iuzzolini, White Beach, &more) and Santa Severina (Chiesa di Santa Filomena, Centro Storico, &more).

To see ratings, maps, photos, and tourist information, read Crotone day trip site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Metaponto to Crotone.