The Taranto Ionian Arc is a fascinating destination for those wishing to spend their holidays in Apulia, for the sea and the hinterland, for the food and wine and the typical handicrafts of great artistic value. Representative of this area is Taranto, the cradle of Magna Graecia with its MarTa museum.

The most popular seaside resorts are Ginosa, Castellaneta and Pulsano, with their sandy beaches and crystal-clear sea. Inland, Grottaglie, with its traditional production of ceramics, and Massafra, the town of Carnival, are famous.