Luxury holidays in Polizzi Generosa

Given its star-studded descendants (Martin Scorcese and Domenico Dolce, of ‘and Gabbana’ fame), you’d expect Polizzi Generosa to attract a steady stream of film-buffs and fashion-fiends. Yet, this small town, set on a limestone mount at the entrance of the Madonie Natural Park, flies under Sicilian holidaymakers’ radars despite its mediaeval heritage, hiking hotspots and countless churches. Nephophiles (‘cloud enthusiasts’), rejoice: here you can chance your luck at spotting the ethereal maretta phenomenon, when the foothills appear to be wrapped in cotton wool. And Polizzi has year-round appeal, from skiing in winter, to spring’s sea of wildflowers, to August’s hazelnut festival (a favourite ingredient, which you’ll also find in local sweet treats pastizzotti and cucciddati).
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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.