Coming to Trieste along the panoramic coastal road, one comes across the Trieste district of Barcola.…

This thin strip of land, which runs along the sea yet is protected from the bora, was a rich villa district in Roman times. The remains of Villa Giulia, which can be seen in the Trieste Lapidarium in Fort San Giusto, still bear witness to this today. In the middle of the 19th century, stately villas began to be built here. These can be admired in Viale Miramare, such as the Jakic House, widely known among Triesteans as the "Onion House".
However, what is most noticeable when you come to Trieste via Barcola, are the many bathers that populate the beach.
Each section has its own name: From the Miramare junction you come to Marinella, then California, Mole G and the famous "Topolini" (Italian for "little mice": platforms shaped like ears) and Pineta. But you don"t have to wait for summer to see the seafront fill with people: It is enough that the climate is mild and the sun shines!
In fact, "the beautiful season" here lasts from April to October. The Triestian always has a deck chair in his car (or on his scooter), which he likes to use even during his lunch break! In the winter months, on the other hand, Barcola is the perfect place for wonderful long walks and watching gorgeous sunsets.
Barcola has also lent its name to the popular Mediterranean regatta Barcolana, which since 1969 always takes place on the second Sunday in October and is organized by the sailing association Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano.