🇮🇹 Summer Holiday in Taranto - Beach & City Strolls ☀️🏖️

In Italy, August means one thing—everyone’s on vacation! 🏝️ And no Ferragosto holiday is complete without a seaside escape. This time, we discovered a hidden gem on a short 3-day trip—with crystal-clear waters rivaling Sardinia! Between beach dips and lazy city walks, we never got bored. Here’s the scoop 👇 📍 Taranto – A coastal city in Puglia, reachable by plane ✈️ or train 🚆. We drove 5 hours from Rome—passing landscapes that felt like Tuscany, but with giant wind turbines spinning over the plains. Unexpectedly scenic! 🌾💨 🏘️ Accommodation: We stayed at "Sun & Wine B&B" (find it on Booking! 🐶), perfect for travelers with pets. Located between the city center and beaches, our room faced the sea—sunset views were unreal! 🌅 Right outside, a bustling seafood stand served crispy fried delights (€10 for a generous portion!). The hosts were amazing—daily cleaning 🧹, a fridge stocked with water, prosecco, and fruit 🍾🍇, and customizable breakfasts 🥐 (think fresh pastries, juice, yogurt, cured meats, and cheese!). Dinner? Home-cooked by the hostess! 🍽️ We opted for a 5-course seafood feast (plus drinks!) for just €60—fresher and tastier than many restaurants! 🏖️ Beaches (Local-Approved!): Spiaggia di Montedarena Marina di Pulsano Spiaggia Lido Silvana Powdery white sand, turquoise "jellyfish sea" 🌊—but watch for tiny jellyfish! 🪸 🏛️ City Vibes: The old town’s sun-bleached streets whisper Puglia’s history. A sunset walk along the lively waterfront? Pure magic! ✨ ‼️ Pro Tip: Puglia = SEAFOOD HEAVEN 🦞🍤! If you have time, pair Taranto with: Matera (007 filming location!) 🎬 Alberobello (trulli houses!) 🏡 Gallipoli (south of Taranto) 🌊 #BeachLife 🏖️ #ItalianSummer ☀️ #PugliaTravel 🍷 #HiddenItaly 💎 #SeafoodLover 🦐 #DogFriendlyTravel 🐾 #SlowTravel 🚗 #SunsetChaser 🌅 #TravelGram 📸