Things to do
The gorges of the Alcantara river make this village the ideal place for rafting, quad excursions, tours, etc.
Motta Camastra: the medieval Sicilian village of The Godfather
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: ME - Area: Taormina surroundings
Motta Camastra is a small medieval village located in the heart of the Alcantara Valley.
In its territory there are the famous basaltic lava canyons: the Alcantara Gorges.
The Casale di Camastra was born around the end of the 12th century century and has Phoenician origins, the name “Motta Camastra” derives from the words Mot and Kamastart, the name of a Phoenician divinity.
What is the best time to visit Motta Camastra?
Motta Camastra 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 Camastra during the year.
What to see in Motta Camastra
In the territory of Motta Camastra there are the very famous basaltic lava canyons: the Alcantara Gorges.
What to eat in Motta Camastra
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Motta Camastra
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.
Walnut is the typical product of the culinary tradition of Motta Camastra.
