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Parco della Murgia Materana

Basilicata  >  Italy

Path that runs along the edge of the canyon of the Gravina torrent, full of caves and with excellent views.

Added* by Piero 85
Most recent update 24 februar 2022
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Description

Parco della Murgia Materana is a spectacular rocky landscape between the towns of Matera and Montescaglioso in Basilicata. The area is characterized by soft limestone rock, cliffs, gorges and caves used by man who settled here since prehistoric times. The Murgia Park is characterised by a varied and wild nature which includes approximately 1,200 botanical species, a remarkable number for an area of about 7000 hectares. In this magnificent place crossed by the river Bradano and the streams Gravina and Jesce, you can also see many birds. In the path that runs along the edge of the canyon of the Gravina torrent you can see raptors such as Glente, Svartglente, Slagfalk, Åtselgribb and above all the Rødfalk, which is the park’s symbol. Other birds you can encounter are Blåtrost and Svarthodesanger. The park has easy access and paths to explore the area.

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Italiano: Sentiero che percorre il bordo del canyon del torrente Gravina ricco di grotte e con ottima visuale. Facile accesso, presenti molte specie dal raro capovaccaio ad altri rapaci e uccelli.

Details

Access

You park next to the road and access the paths. The trails are not marked but is is easy to find your way. The route indicated on the map is about 2,5 km long.

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Italiano: Si parcheggia a fianco strada e si accede ai sentieri, non sono molto segnalti ma intuitivi.

Terrain and Habitat

Canyon/cliff , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat , Rocky

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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