Romantic itinerary in Taranto
Taranto, suspended between two seas, can be surprisingly romantic: silent alleys opening onto the water, sunsets that set the gulf ablaze, lovers' padlocks on the Swing Bridge. Here's an itinerary to experience the city of the two seas as a couple.
Il percorso tappa per tappa
A stroll in the Old Town
📍 Island of the Borgo Antico
Lose yourselves hand in hand among the island's alleys, between sea views and hidden courtyards, up to the Aragonese Castle.
Scheda completa →The padlocks on the Swing Bridge
📍 Navigable Canal
Like Taranto's lovers, pause on the city's symbolic bridge, where tradition has it that love padlocks are hung.
Scheda completa →Relaxation at Villa Peripato
📍 Borgo Umbertino
A break in the historic garden overlooking the Mar Piccolo, among tree-lined avenues and panoramic balconies.
Scheda completa →Aperitivo on the seafront
📍 Vittorio Emanuele III Seafront
The highlight: an aperitivo as the sun sets over the Mar Grande, with the sea breeze and golden light on the city.
Scheda completa →A seafood dinner for two
📍 Borgo Umbertino
Close with a romantic dinner of fresh fish and a glass of Puglian wine, in a trattoria of the Borgo.
Scheda completa →Dove mangiare lungo il percorso
- Seafood restaurants on the seafront — Taranto: for a sea-view dinner
- Wine bars of the Borgo — Borgo Umbertino: for a glass at sunset
Consigli utili
- The sunset over the Mar Grande is the most magical moment: plan the aperitivo for that hour.
- For a weekend, add a trip to the Itria Valley, among the trulli and white villages.
- Book dinner at a place with a view or terrace over the water.
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