With some terrific day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to experience all that Bernalda, 30 miles away, has to offer. Metaponto Beach, Tavole Palatine and Acquazzura Water Park alone make the drive out worthwhile. Don’t skip Padula either! Just 30 miles away, Certosa di San Lorenzo di Padula, Civic Multimedia Museum and Joe Petrosino Museum are must-sees here.