Mottola (Mottolese: Mòtele, IPA: [ˈmɔːtələ]) is a town and comune in the province of Taranto and region of Apulia in southeast Italy.

The economy is based mostly on agriculture and food production (olives, wine, citrus fruits, vegetables).

Fog is highly usual in the town centre but it is less frequent in the outskirts, specially in the south part.

Mottola country is rich of karsts called "gravine", usually situated in the south side of the town.

These events are characterized by typical processions, celebrating the Passion, made by hooded faithfuls called "paranze" in the last days of the week.