Motta Sant'Anastasia
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Area: Catania and Etna
Motta Sant'Anastasia is a small medieval village located in the Simeto valley, at the foot of the Etna volcano.
It owes its structure to its flourishing Norman period when Ruggero D'Altavilla had a tower built there, which still stands out in the town , to guard the entrance to the plain of Catania in defense of the Norman possessions from the continuous Saracen invasions.
The presence of the remains of the defense and housing structures, together with the characteristics of the territory, highlight the medieval typicality of the town.
It owes its structure to its flourishing Norman period when Ruggero D'Altavilla had a tower built there, which still stands out in the town , to guard the entrance to the plain of Catania in defense of the Norman possessions from the continuous Saracen invasions.
The presence of the remains of the defense and housing structures, together with the characteristics of the territory, highlight the medieval typicality of the town.
Things to do
Tour, Experience, Tastings,...
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Motta Sant'Anastasia
You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.
Where to stay
Best Offers of Vacation Rental, hotel, B&B where to sleep in Motta Sant'Anastasia
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Motta Sant'Anastasia. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Misterbianco
Catania and Etna
Belpasso
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San Pietro Clarenza
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Paternò
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Nicolosi
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Catania
Catania and Etna