Why go
- UNESCO World Heritage Site.
History
Taranto, historically also called Tarent in English, is a coastal city in Apulia, Southern Italy. It is the capital of the province of Taranto, serving as an important commercial port as well as the main base of the Italian navy. With a population of 185,909 as of 2025, Taranto is the second-largest city in Apulia.
Where to stay
4-star guest house · 10 Via San Vito, Taranto, 74122
hotel · wi-fi · 10 Piazza San Francesco, Taranto, 74123 · bbsanfrancesco.net
hotel · air conditioning · all.accor.com
hotel · 3 Via della Pineta, Taranto, 74123 · alfarotaranto.it
hotel · 648-650 Viale Unità d'Italia, Taranto, 74122 · salinahotel.it
hotel · 18 Via Duca di Genova, Taranto · tarantoisolablu.it
hotel · bbmaxxi.it
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Indoor
hotel · 58 Via del Faro, Taranto, 74122 · tursport.it
hotel · wi-fi · 65 Via Vizzarro
guest house · wi-fi · 42 Via Berardi, Taranto, 74121 · agribb.it
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guest house · 125 Via Oberdan, Taranto, 74121 · bbagora.wixsite.com
guest house · 167 Via Cesare Battisti, taranto, 74121 · bbcastrogiovannitaranto.it
guest house · 24 Via Lago Ampollino, Taranto, 74121 · superdossier.com
guest house · 110 Via di Mezzo, Taranto, 74123 · bblanassa.com
guest house · 10202 Via Alberto Sordi, San Giorgio Ionico, 74027 · centroippicotarantino.com
guest house · 42 Via Berardi, 74121 · villa-morelli.sud-italia.it
guest house · cuorediborgo.com
guest house · 71 Via Anfiteatro, Taranto, 74121
guest house · 23 Viale del Tramonto, Taranto, 74122
hotel · 2 Via Roma, Taranto, 74123
hotel · via Cavour
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Restaurants & places to go
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-15:30,19:30-23:30; Th off Features: takeaway, vegan options · 168 Via Dante Alighieri, Taranto, 74121 · superramen.it
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 19:00-22:45 · 23 Via Girasoli, 74122 · itadv.it
Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Italian, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-21:30 · 46 Via Veneto, 74121 · barveneto.business.site
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 121 Viale Europa, Talsano, 74122 · madi-pizzeria.business.site
Coffee Shop, Pasticceria, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 34 Via Anfiteatro, Taranto, 74123
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating · 34 Via Ciro Giovinazzi, 74123 · comevuoibaguetterie.com
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-21:00 Features: step-free access, air conditioning · facebook.com
Seafood, Bar, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Via Principe Amedeo · barbintaranto.it
Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · patties.restaurant
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · Via per S. Giorgio, Taranto, 74121 · kebhouze.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 9 Corso Umberto · ristorantesushiautunno.it
Coffee, Regional, Cafe · Coffee/Regional cafe · 103 Via Crispi
Fast Food · Features: takeaway · charliesway2012.it
Ice Cream, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 13 Viale Virgilio
Steak House, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 7b Piazza Ebalia, Taranto, 74123
Gelato, Crepe, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 122 Via D'Aquino
Local, Seafood, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Fried Food, Pizza, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Asian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Spanish, Restaurant · Spanish restaurant
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 218-224 Corso Italia, Taranto, 74121
Tapas, Italian, Cafe · Tapas/Italian cafe
Chinese, Japanese, Restaurant · Chinese/Japanese restaurant · 64 Via Berardi
Fish And Chips, Seafood, Fast Food · Fish And Chips/Seafood fast food · 27 Corso Due Mari
Cafe · Features: vegan options, air conditioning · caffetaras.com
Italian, Cake, Pastry, Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-13:45,17:00-19:30; Sa 08:30-13:45,17:00-21:00; Su 08:30-13:30 Features: takeaway, vegan…
Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Italian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 06:45-14:00 Features: outdoor seating · 96/98;100 Via Medaglie d'oro, 74121 · bar-pasticceria-milk-coffee-flli-andriani.business.site
Pizza, Italian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 81 Via Cesare Battisti, Taranto, 74121 · pizzeriadreher.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating · 199 Via Anfiteatro, 74123
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Su 10:30-23:30; Mo 09:30-15:30 · Via Duomo, 74123
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · leduefontanepastore.it
Seafood, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · pescheriadelcentro.com
Regional, Pizza, Restaurant · Features: delivery
Kebab, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 45 Via De Cesare, 74123
Sushi, Poke, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Fast Food · fast food
Ice Cream, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 410 Viale Jonio, Taranto
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 11 Corso Due Mari
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 22 Corso Due Mari
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 59 Via Federico Di Palma, Taranto, 74123
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 17:00-02:00; Sa 17:00-03:00 · 26 Via Galileo Galilei, 74121
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Airports
Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport (TAR) 15 km to the centre
Grottaglie, 75, IT — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Getting there by ferry
Amat Idrovia per Isola di San Pietro
Ferry terminal · 1.5 km from the centre · Amat
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Taranto, Italy — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Amat Idrovia per Isola di San Pietro, 1.5 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Taranto, Italy. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.