Taranto - Puglia's Hidden Coastal Gem

Like a piece of glistening seaweed floating between seas, Taranto remains Puglia's best-kept secret - a working port city with none of Bari's tourist crowds, cradled in the Gulf of Taranto where the Adriatic and Ionian waters embrace. 🏝️ The Island Old Town Perched between two seas, the Città Vecchia (Old City) preserves: • Medieval alleyways where laundry flutters between limestone buildings • The iconic Ponte Girevole (swivel bridge) - watch it pirouette for passing ships 🌊 Coastal Charms • Lido Gandoli - Sugar-white beaches with transparent "glass sea" waters • Giardini del Lungomare - Palm-lined promenades perfect for sunset passeggiate 🦪 A Seafood Paradise As the mussel capital of Europe, don't miss: • Cozze alla Tarantina (local mussel stew with pecorino and chili) • Just-shucked oysters at Pescheria market at dawn 🚆 Easy Connections Direct trains to: → Bari (1.5hr) → Lecce (2hr) → Naples (4hr) #PugliasSecret #TwoSeasTown #MusselLovers #ItalianHiddenGems