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Craco ghost town – Craco The Ghost Town Matera Italy Travel Photography (172317631)📷 Giuseppe Milo, CC BY 3.0
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Craco ghost town

Craco, Italy

Oddities

A hilltop village abandoned after a landslide in the 1960s, its tower and houses still standing against the badlands. Entry is only on guided tours with a helmet.

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Craco, Italy
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Roadside oddities
GPS
40.3780, 16.4390
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Area Sosta Camper Agriturismo Il CalancoMotorhome stopover
    7 km from Craco ghost town · 10 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalFree
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Area AlianoMotorhome stopover
    19 km from Craco ghost town
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowed
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Motorhome stopover · CracoMotorhome stopover
    24 km from Craco ghost town
    MotorhomesWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Craco ghost town?

Craco ghost town is in Craco, Italy, at GPS 40.3780, 16.4390. It is about 10 km from Pisticci.

Can you camp near Craco ghost town?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Area Sosta Camper Agriturismo Il Calanco, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Craco ghost town?

Craco ghost town is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Basilicata: Matera, ghost towns and the Lucanian Dolomites.

What is there to see near Craco ghost town?

Places worth a stop nearby: Sassi di Matera (35 km), Belvedere Murgia Timone (35 km), Castelmezzano (37 km) and Gravina aqueduct bridge (49 km).

When is the best time to visit Craco ghost town?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)