Bocca di Magra Live Cam

Ancient Origins

At the mouth of the Magra River, where freshwater currents merge with the Ligurian Sea, Bocca di Magra evolved from an Etruscan landing point into a bustling little harbor. Archaeological evidence of Roman docks and fish salting factories reveals its importance in ancient maritime trade networks. The strategic location—just a few kilometers from the Gulf of Poets—made it a vital staging ground for cargo vessels transporting olive oil, garum sauce, and amphorae to ports as far-flung as Ostia and Carthage.