Inspector Montalbano · Filming location
Fornace Penna
In the story · La forma dell'acqua (2000)
The ruined kiln on the cliff is "La Mànnara" in "La forma dell'acqua". See it from the beach.
Where to stay nearby
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Things to do
Inspector Montalbano: a tour linked to the story
Day trip by minivan · from Catania · about 8 h · Guide in French, English, Italian, or Spanish
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More Inspector Montalbano places nearby
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Famous places nearby
Not places of the story, but worth seeing in the area.
Sampieri
2.1 kmA small fishing village on a rock between two beaches of fine golden sand, the longer one almost two kilometres.
Pozzallo
8.5 kmA seaside town with Blue Flag beaches and the 15th century Torre Cabrera watchtower on the harbour.
Church of San Bartolomeo, Scicli
9.8 kmA church at the foot of the cliffs of Scicli, with a large 18th century nativity scene by Pietro Padula.
Where to stand for the photo
Walk along Sampieri beach and shoot the arches from below, with the sea in front and warm sunset light on the stone.
Getting there
- Address: Contrada Pisciotto, Sampieri, 97018 Scicli RG
- Transport
- By car, about 40 minutes from Ragusa; park in Sampieri.
- Access
- Ruin under restoration, closed inside: view it from the beach.
Public sources (2)
Sources found on October 17, 2026.
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We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
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- Inspired by the story
Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story
Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story