Old Port of Bastia, seaport
The Old Port of Bastia is a working harbor in the city center surrounded by Genoese architecture and protected by a 15th-century stone mole. The water holds fishing boats and pleasure craft moored to floating platforms and quays, while the bay is sheltered by the historic pier that guides vessels safely into the inlet.
Genoese rulers built the stone mole in the 15th century to establish this harbor and control the coastline. Since then, the port has served as a trading hub and transport point that shaped Bastia's development over centuries.
The old harbor takes its character from traditional Genoese buildings that frame the water, their weathered facades painted in warm ochres and salmon tones. Daily life here revolves around the presence of boats and fishermen, with locals and visitors gathering in waterfront cafes to watch the maritime activity that continues to define this corner of the old town.
The harbor sits in the city center and is easy to reach on foot, with level ground accessible to all visitors. Parking is available nearby for drivers, and a channel about 100 meters long guides boats safely into the water.
A green structure called the Mantinum sits on a raised point south of the harbor and offers sweeping views across the water toward the citadel and sea. This unexpected feature connects the old port to the fortress above, creating a surprising vantage point that many visitors overlook.
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