Our farm was founded in 1950 with great enthusiasm. As growers of fruit such as strawberries, peaches, plums and oranges, we have passed our love of tradition and wholesome produce down to our children and grandchildren over the years.
Although later generations pursued different studies and dreams, love for this land brought everyone back. Now we want to share this little world with you: the cradle of Pythagoras and Magna Graecia, with its sea, fresh air and wholesome food.
Our extra virgin olive oil comes from centuries-old trees in the hills of Pisticci; the olives are picked by hand and cold-pressed. Our vinegar and wine draw on traditions dating back to the late nineteenth century. Everything you taste has been carefully selected and made for you by experienced hands: cheese and taralli from Terranova del Pollino, where our family has its roots, and jams made solely from our own organic fruit.
We like to think that, when you are far away, a scent, colour or flavour might bring you back in your thoughts to these days, which we hope will be peaceful and full of joy.
Welcome to Terre del Faro!
Newly renovated apartments one kilometre from the beach, surrounded by the greenery of the Lucanian countryside. Scanzano Jonico's historic centre, known from films including Basilicata Coast to Coast, is five minutes away. Metaponto is ten minutes away, Matera half an hour and Maratea an hour and a half.
The Terre del Faro farm is 800 metres from the beautiful beach of Scanzano Jonico, a small seaside town in the province of Matera. Its extensive citrus and strawberry plantations have earned it the nickname “Little California of the South”. From our location in the heart of the Metaponto area, you can easily visit beaches, archaeological sites, Matera and Basilicata's most picturesque villages.
By car
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Coordinate: 40°14'01.5"N 16°43'18.5"E
Terre del Faro is 2.5 km from the “Scanzano Jonico” exit of the SS 106 Ionian highway, which connects Taranto with Reggio Calabria.
By train or plane
Terre del Faro offers a paid shuttle service, to be requested when booking.
Some useful distances
- Metaponto Lido station: 20 km - Bari Centrale station: 125 km - Bari Palese airport: 140 km - Brindisi airport: 135 km