Luxury holidays in Polizzi Generosa

When to go

Polizzi Generosa is an all-year-round destination, with skiing in winter on Sicily’s second highest mountain, Pizzo Carbonara, or during summer, beaches are in driving distance.

Getting there

• Planes

  Palermo airport is a 90-minute drive from Polizzi Generosa while Catania is closer to two hours; both have direct routes from many European hubs.

• Trains

  Though Trenitalia runs several services around the island, the nearest station to Polizzi Generosa is a 45-minute drive away.

• Automobiles

  A car is recommended if you plan to explore beyond the town and out into the Madonie Natural Park. Points of interest, Agrigento, Cefalù, Palermo, Syracuse and Catania are between a one- and two-hour drive away; while Messina, Taormina and Marsala are slightly further afield.