Taranto is a city in Apulia located on the Ionian Sea and precisely between the Great Sea and the Small Sea. It is open all year round thanks to its Mediterranean climate and is ideal for those who love art and the sea. It is worth visiting the city on foot doing long walks and above all go into the alleys and streets in the old part dating back to the Middle Ages, because it seems to take a dip in the past momentarily moving away from reality.

Taranto is rich in palaces, museums and churches including: the Swivel Bridge that connects the Old Village to the evocative New one when it opens to the passage of ships; the Cathedral of San Cataldo from the Byzantine era, the Cathedral dating back to 1070, the Aragonese castle is a historic wonder to visit in the evening when everything is lit up, the Hypogeum that develops for 12 meters underground with walls dating back to the Byzantine and Roman period; the church of San Domenico in Gothic style; finally the Greco-Roman necropolis and many crypts and monasteries spread a p& ; ograve; anywhere in the city.

The hotels in Taranto are suitable for every type of budget: from 5-star hotels located in the ancient part in a real corner of Paradise with all the comfort in villages and residences near the sea suitable for those who have to spend a week in complete relaxation; small but welcoming bad and breakfast or family-run hotels that offer products for breakfast handicrafts grown in their vegetable gardens.

Excellent value for money especially if you book a few months in advance especially during the high season. Taranto is a city to see both for a weekend and for spending a week dedicating part of the time to visiting and leaving to the sea.

In the evening, do not miss a walk on the wide streets of the Vittorio Emanuele III waterfront, about a kilometer long to admire the view, look at the many stalls that sell products local craftsmanship from ceramics to terracotta as well as gastronomic products ranging from pure olive oil of Puglia to excellent quality wine. Those who love shopping can't avoid going along Via di Palma to find shops selling products from elite brands.

There are also fairs and festivals all year round, especially in the summer and among the best known is: the wine festival in Carosino where you can taste the various types of local wine, the olive oil festival in Carosino to taste on bread, and the Palio of Taranto.