Club Med: Metaponto

Category Type Family village Season Summer

Whether you're four, eight or older, if you've got the energy, we've got the sport for you. There's a huge choice, from short courses in football, sailing or karate, to the circus school for children, the flying trapeze, and archery. With the Sailing and Tennis Academies, parents aren't left out either. And for the little ones, there's Baby Club Med* which even has a restaurant especially for them.

Location

In the south of Italy, 48 km from Tarento and 120 km from Brindisi.

Airport

Airport: Brindisi, at 147 km. Transfer : 2h30 min.

Currency

Euro

Accommodation

The Village consists of air-conditioned 1 or 2-storey bungalows (for family bungalows, only the master bedroom is air-conditioned). All the bungalows have a small private or adjoined balony. The pine foreset separates the accommodation from the beach and the sea.

442 rooms: shower room/wc, air-conditioning, telephone, television, personal safes.

Club Room Throughout the Village on the ground floor or first storey, these spacious and comfortable bungalows contain a 17 m² air-conditioned room with balcony, Shower room with separate toilet.

Club Room (Family) On the ground floor, or first storey, huge bungalow offering a practical living area in the heart of the pine forest. This accommodation consists of 2 bedrooms, one of which is air-conditioned, the other containing 2 bunk beds for children. Balcony, Shower room with separate toilet. Ideal for families.

Bar & Restaurant

The main restaurant This restaurant, in the centre of the Village, near the entertainments area, welcomes you indoors or out to come and enjoy all of your meals.

The Italian restaurant This restaurant, set out in the open air in the centre of the Village, is only open in the evening, but its Italian dishes are first class.

The main bar Located in the open air, in the centre of the Village, this bar welcomes young and old alike, all through the day and part of the night.

Le Baby restaurant This restaurant has been specially designed and devoted to children, and is sure to make parents jealous.

Cultural & Adventure Tours (extra cost)

Matera In the heart of Basilicata, " Sassis ", troglodytic houses modelled in the rocks. Isolated from modern civilisation in a still silence, the rupestrian churches enhance the thousand-year-old heritage of Matera, a UNESCO-listed site. A joy to learn and discover with its ochre nature and its unique position: guided tour. Not recommended for children under 9.

Martina Franca and its market Succumb to the charm of a small town protected by St. Martin with the fine details of its old streets. High quality shops and a varied local market to give you a taste of the way of life. Free walk, ideal for babies in buggies.

Taranto Powerful city of the time of " Magna Grecia ", now a delightful seafaring town between the Ancient and modern world. Shopping for everyone and culture for enthusiasts. Free walk, pleasant with children of all ages.

"Trulli" Valley All the charms of the countryside of Puglia with its Trullis in the midst of the olive trees. White baroque villages show off their immaculate facades under the sun to the magical caves of Castellana. Alberobello, a UNESCO-listed site. Ideal walk for families with babies in baby-carriers on their backs.

Pompeii Wonderful voyage to Ancient Rome: Pompeii abruptly rendered motionless one morning for all eternity by the lava and ash of Mount Vesuvius. Interesting visit for children from age 8. UNESCO-listed site.

2 days: "Capriccio" The " Campania Romantica ": Pompeii: death, memory, history , Napoli: people, life, reality..., Capri: charm, magic, beauty..., Cava dei Tirreni: a wonderful evening of shopping in a car-free zone...

Sport

windsurfing, sailing (catamarans), tennis, roller-blading, guided bike rides, flying trapeze, Club Med Fitness, climbing, circus school, archery, aquafitness, horseriding (extra cost, off-site), bike rental (extra cost, off-site), water-polo, volleyball, mini-football, kayaking, football

In club

washers (extra cost), photographer (extra cost), internet zone (extra cost), hair dressing salon (extra cost), dryers (extra cost), Club Med boutique (extra cost), car rental (extra cost), bottle warming (extra cost), beach towels (with deposit), baby sitting (extra cost)

Relaxation

table tenis, pétanque, nightclub, Mini Club Med swimming pool, main swimming pool

Children’s Clubs

Petit Club Med (for children aged 2 to 3 years), Mini Club Med (for children aged 4 to 10 years), Juniors`s Club Med (for childred aged 11 to 17 years), HIP-HOP, Club Med Champions Academy for children, Baby Club Med (for children ages 4 to 23 months)

Special courses

sailing academy (extra cost), Club Med Tennis Academy (extra cost)