Tonnara Santa Panagia, Traditional tuna trap fishery on the Santa Panagia promontory, Syracuse, Italy

The Tonnara Santa Panagia is a tuna trap facility on the Santa Panagia promontory north of Syracuse, with ruins dating to the 18th century, probably rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake. The abandoned complex includes a former railway keeper's house at the entrance and, beside it, the small rock church of Santa Panagia with now illegible frescoes.

The facility was founded in the 12th century and operated under the control of Syracuse's Royal Chamber during Spanish rule. It became privately owned in 1655, marking a shift in how it was managed and run.

The community around the tonnara included not only the tuna fishermen but also a chaplain of the adjoining church dedicated to Santa Lucia and the keepers of a small grocery shop. Around 30 fishermen worked there on average, rising above 40 in the busiest fishing periods.

The site is within walking distance or a short drive from Syracuse's center. Plan to encounter uneven terrain and possible access restrictions since the buildings are currently undergoing restoration work.

The last tuna fishing operations ran between 1965 and 1970, when fishermen continued working to maintain their licenses from the Port Authority. Once these years passed, the site was gradually abandoned and left to decay.