Masseria Giacoia to Intersezione 430
Castellaneta · about 35 min by car from Matera
The walk
7.5 km out-and-back walk near Castellaneta, up to intersezione 430 (sentiero del Capraro), 213 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Matera: about 35 min (25 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Matera, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
40.58386,16.87591
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Castellaneta and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at La Cuccagna in Crispiano, 29 km by car.
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