The 1988 Taranto Open was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts in Taranto, Italy and was part of the Category 1 of the 1988 WTA Tour.

It was the second edition of the tournament and ran from 26 April until 1 May 1988.

Helen Kelesi won the singles title.

[1][2] Helen Kelesi defeated Laura Garrone 6–1, 6–0 Andrea Betzner / Claudia Porwik defeated Laura Garrone / Helen Kelesi 6–1, 6–2