The Phoenicians were the first to exploit this natural inlet (originally much deeper in the hinterland) through which the Kemonia and Papireto rivers flowed. These are now, as a result of the expansion of the historic center, underground.
The pier was built between 1300 and 1445 and remained the city's main port until the 16th century, after which port development began in the areas further north.
When drawing up the master plan for the city in 1939, it was briefly suggested that the port be increased so that it disappeared.
Currently the Cala looks like a "U"-shaped tourist port in the historic center.
Source: Willem Vandenameele - Wikipedia
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