The Top 5 Lakes in Matera
Looking to visit the best lakes in Matera? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Matera’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 2, 2025
The San Giuliano reserve is a protected natural area, including the municipalities of Matera, Miglionico and Grottole
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Lake San Giuliano has an extension of 2500 hectares. It represents a naturalistic oasis of the WWF Matera, one of the most important in all of Basilicata.
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Beautiful highlight along Lake San Giuliano on a road forgotten by traffic and time. A dive into a time that seems to have stopped.
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Inside the Manferrara Forest not far from Pomarico it is possible to stop in a picnic area next to a pretty lake. A refueling fountain is also available.
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Shortly after the small village of Timmari, along a dirt road that is not difficult, it is possible to admire a wonderful panorama of the S.Giuliano dam and the Matera hills.
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