Castelmezzano
Castelmezzano, Italy
A village wedged beneath jagged sandstone pinnacles in the Lucanian Dolomites, with stone houses stacked up the slope. The road in is winding, so allow time, and walk the old stepped paths for the best views of the rocks.
Castelmezzano lies in Basilicata, in the Gallipoli Cognato and Piccole Dolomiti Lucane Regional Park. The sandstone rock formations of the Lucanian Dolomites were shaped by millennia of erosion. The village is counted among the "most beautiful villages in Italy" and clings to the steep rock. Access is by road, with paid parking at the entrance to the village; the lanes are reserved for pedestrians.
The village is known for the "Volo dell'Angelo" (Angel's Flight), a zip-line flight between Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa. The two lines are 1,378 m and 1,550 m long; participants glide up to 400 m above the ground at speeds of up to 120 km/h. The flight operates seasonally, so check the operating days before you travel. On foot, the Path of the Seven Stones links the two villages in about 90 minutes over roughly 2 km.
- Nearest town
- Castelmezzano, Italy
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 40.5290, 16.0440
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
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.
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Area camper AccetturaMotorhome stopover11 km from CastelmezzanoMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Area camper TricaricoMotorhome stopover13 km from CastelmezzanoMotorhomesElectricityFree
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FAQs
Where is Castelmezzano?
Castelmezzano is in Castelmezzano, Italy, at GPS 40.5290, 16.0440. It is about 29 km from Aliano.
Can you camp near Castelmezzano?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Area camper Accettura, about 11 km away; within 25 km there are 2 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Castelmezzano?
Places worth a stop nearby: Craco ghost town (37 km), Certosa di San Lorenzo (40 km), Gravina aqueduct bridge (45 km) and Sassi di Matera (50 km).
When is the best time to visit Castelmezzano?
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)