Craco is in the hills between Matera and the Ionian Sea. You need a car or a tour.
Routes at a glance
| From | By | Time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matera | Car | About 50 min | Via Miglionico or Ferrandina. |
| Metaponto | Car | About 40 min | Inland via Pisticci. |
| Policoro | Car | About 40 min | Via the Agri or Cavone valleys. |
| Aliano | Car | About 30 min | Through the clay hills. |
| Bari | Car | About 1.75 h | Via Matera. |
Times are typical and fares change — check current timetables and prices before you travel.
Arriving at Craco
Park near the visitor point below the old town, where guided visits start. Follow the signs and the guides’ instructions; the area beyond the route is unsafe.
Onward
Continue to Aliano for more badlands and Carlo Levi, or down to the Ionian coast.
