At the heart of the old town of Taranto which itself is located on an island, sits the marina, surrounded by sea on all sides.
Light and lighthouses: 3471 (E 2144.5) - red flashing light, 5 sec., Range 7 M on the east end of the dam protection; 3471.2 (E 2146) - green flashing light, 5 sec., Range 8 M on the head of the east pier in the port merchant