During our last two weeks in Sicily this past fall, we set out to explore previously unvisited villages and cities. First on our list was Punta Secca, on the southwest corner of the island. The charming seaside village has become popular in recent years as the fictional “Vigata” in the RAI television series “Inspector Montalbano,” adapted from Andrea Camilleri’s book series.

Many scenes with Montalbano’s fictional home are set in a house that backs onto the beach where he swims each day. It is a short stroll from the town parking to Montalbano’s “house,” where we took some pictures and walked along the beach. There is a statue of the author next to the building, which is now a B&B, and a tower which is now a restaurant.