Locationthe hotel is situated in an enchanting and quiet place on the outskirts of motta santanastasia a charming village located 12 km from catania guests can enjoy a magnificent view over the plain of catania and mount etna the mediaeval village has ancient origins some remains date the first settlements around 1 000 bc however on the basis of recent archaeological discoveries there is evidence that the greeks and romans and probably even the carthaginians settled there catania vincfa