Along the coast: from industrial heritage to culinary delights

As you head down towards the sea, the landscape changes completely. In Sampieri, the majestic Fornace Penna – known to Montalbano fans as ‘la Mànnara’ and the setting for an episode of the series – stands like a secular cathedral. Abandoned by its owners, the regional government carried out an expropriation and, following initial work, the area has been fenced off and is under CCTV surveillance. Not far away, in Donnalucata, the seaside village comes alive with authentic flavours. For lunch with a view of the horizon, the Jammola restaurant is the place where seafood cuisine meets total relaxation, on the terrace facing the beach.