ItalyTaranto (Italian: [ˈtaːranto] ; Tarantino: Tarde), historically also called Tarent in English, is a coastal city in Apulia, Southern Italy on the Gulf of Taranto. 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 185,112 as of 2026, Taranto is the second-largest city in Apulia. Founded by Spartans in the 8th century BC during the period of Greek colonisation, Taranto was among the most important poleis in Magna Graecia, becoming a cultural, economic and military power that gave birth to philosophers, strategists, writers and athletes such as Archytas, Aristoxenus, Livius Andronicus, Heracleides, Iccus, Cleinias, Leonidas, Lysis and Sosibius.
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Climate in Taranto
Best time to visit: Apr–May, Oct–Nov
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Day trips and nearby cities from Taranto
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Taranto; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripBrindisi
Italy
62 km≈ 1 h 10 min
Day tripBari
Italy
80 km≈ 1 h 30 min
Day tripLecce
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80 km≈ 1 h 30 min
Day tripAndria
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116 km≈ 1 h 50 min
Long day or overnightBarletta
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124 km≈ 1 h 55 min
Long day or overnightFoggia
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180 km≈ 2 h 50 min
Long day or overnightCatanzaro
Italy
182 km≈ 2 h 50 min
Long day or overnightVlora
Albania
190 km≈ 3 h
From Taranto you can reach Brindisi (62 km), Bari (80 km), Lecce (80 km), Andria (116 km) and Barletta (124 km) in about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 55 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Taranto
The most pleasant months are Apr to May, Oct to Nov, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 15°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.