Ginestra is a town and comune located in the Province of Potenza within the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The municipality is situated in an area bounded by the comuni of Barile, Forenza, Maschito, Ripacandida, and Venosa.
The town is characterized as an Arbëreshë community, identifying it as a settlement inhabited by people of Albanian origin who have preserved their distinct cultural heritage. It serves as a local administrative center within the province.