The "Balata" is, together with the "Fossa", one of the two small natural ports of Marzamemi. The Balata is like a small square, partly limited by houses, and partly by the sea. It is paved with compact limestone slabs, rectangular in shape. Inside the "Balata" space there are two buildings: the "old Ice Factory" and the "Casa Cappuccio".
The "Vecchia Fabbrica", is preceded by a large arch, is of ancient construction and belongs to the Prince of Villadorata. Next to the "Vecchia Fabbrica" ​​is the "Casa Cappuccio", named after a tenant of the tonnara, it is very important for the point where it is located, in fact, three of the four facades are facing the sea.

The façade, closer to the sea, has a terrace which ends with a very characteristic protective wall. From the remains, we note that the house had, in addition to the ground floor, an upper floor, with a terrace overlooking the natural harbor.