What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: CT - 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.
Where is Motta Sant'Anastasia located? Motta Sant'Anastasia is a municipality in the province of Catania. The town is located on the slope of Mount Etna and is 12 km from Catania.< br> How to reach Motta Sant'Anastasia? The easiest way to reach Motta Sant'Anastasia is to use your own car. If you are coming from Catania, Messina or Taormina we recommend taking the A18 Messina-Catania motorway, continuing on the ring road and exiting at the Misterbianco junction. Take the SP121 towards Misterbianco, take the Misterbianco - Motta Sant'Anastasia exit and continue on the SP13. Motta Sant'Anastasia is about 9 km from the motorway junction. If you come from Palermo or Central Sicily we recommend taking the A19 Catania-Palermo motorway, exit at the junction for Motta Sant'Anastasia and continue on the SP13. Motta Sant'Anastasia is about 9 km from the motorway junction. Motta Sant'Anastasia does not have its own railway station for passengers, so those who want to travel by train must refer to the nearest railway stations and from there take a bus or shuttle direct to the town. The closest train station to Motta Sant'Anastasia is Catania - Central Station.
What is the best time to visit Motta Sant'Anastasia?
Motta Sant'Anastasia can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you.
But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Motta Sant'Anastasia during the year.
If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.
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.
In the countryside of Motta Sant'Anastasia, the production of extra virgin olive oil is excellent. Among the specialties of Motta Sant'Anastasia, fuazza stands out, which is a sort of focaccia cooked rigorously in ovens stone-baked, seasoned either simply with oil and salt, or with cheese and salted anchovies, or with tomato, fresh or dried, olives and onion.
Interesting and Fun Facts
Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Motta Sant'Anastasia
