Places to visit near

Nocara

Nocara is a town in Matera district, Basilicata, Italy of about 348 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit: 39 forts & heritage, 32 churches and 17 caves. The must-see places are Scoglio del Cervaro, Catterdrale dell'Annunziata and Riserva Naturale Orientata Bosco Pantano di Policoro.

40.0994° N, 16.4819° EPop. 348

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Within 30 km53 places
Within 50 km129
Must-see87
Notable120
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Nocara

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:57 pm

78 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Nocara
  2. Serra Maioriheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Catterdrale dell'Annunziatachurch · 30 min
  4. Parco Archeologico di Herakleiaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Riserva Naturale Orientata Bosco Pantano di Policoronature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Scoglio del Cervarobeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Nocara
Today’s loopNocaraStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Nocara?

Scoglio del Cervaro (beach, about 13 km), Catterdrale dell'Annunziata (church, about 21 km), Riserva Naturale Orientata Bosco Pantano di Policoro (nature spot, about 23 km), Serra Maiori (heritage site, about 4 km), Parco Archeologico di Herakleia (heritage site, about 26 km), Monte Soprano (viewpoint, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Nocara?

129 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 17 caves, 8 museums, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Nocara?

Serra Maiori, about 4 km by road; Castello (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Nocara?

Cappella Gentilizia dell'Icona, about 14 km by road; Chiesa di San Nicola da Bari (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Nocara?

Start in Nocara, visit Serra Maiori, then Catterdrale dell'Annunziata, then Parco Archeologico di Herakleia, then Riserva Naturale Orientata Bosco Pantano di Policoro, then Scoglio del Cervaro, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.