Punta Secca

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Punta Secca
Nickname(s): A sicca
Coordinates: 36°47′16″N 14°29′34″E / 36.78778°N 14.49278°E / 36.78778; 14.49278Coordinates: 36°47′16″N 14°29′34″E / 36.78778°N 14.49278°E / 36.78778; 14.49278
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Province Province of Ragusa
Founded 5th century AC
Elevation 5 m (15 ft)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
Postal codes 97117
Area code(s) 0932

Punta Secca is a small fishing village, a frazione in the Santa Croce Camerina comune, in Ragusa province, Sicily. The village has a lighthouse, a small port and an old watchtower, the Torre Scalambri. It dates from the 16th century and is next to the harbour.

The lighthouse

The Punta Secca lighthouse was built in 1853 and is 35m high. It is visible for 206°, from 318° to 112°.

Inspector Montalbano

The town has gained renown as the fictional "Marinella" in the RAI television series Inspector Montalbano, adapted from Andrea Camilleri's "Inspector Montalbano" books. Many scenes are set in 'Montalbano's' home, which backs on to the beach, as well as the beach from where he swims.

Montalbano's house in the fictional Marinella; actually in Punta Secca, a district of Santa Croce Camerina

Gallery

  • Punta Secca lighthouse at sunset.

  • The 16th century Scalambri Tower .

  • Punta Secca in March.

  • The Punta Secca lighthouse.

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