Location.

Polizzi Generosa and The Madonie Mountains National Park

Polizzi Generosa sits on the doorstep of the remote and beautiful 40,000 hectare Madonie National Park and Polizzi is only 20 minutes to the A19 motorway for ease of access to many wonderful sites. The charming mountain villages of the Madonie are close by and Polizzi is only 40 minutes from the Tyrrhenian Sea, the historic seaside village of Cefalu and only an hour from Palermo.

Polizzi is a noble, unhurried village of art and culture, quiet spaces in winter and festivity in the summer. It has a population of about 3500. Its winding paved streets, old Arab arches, noble palazzi, and numerous art filled churches are intriguing.

Tradition abounds with art, architecture, vibrant festivals and slow authentic restaurants, bars and cafes. There is a strong cultural heart.

The dramatic and unique Madonie National park set up in 1989 has forests of beech, oak and meadows of wildflowers in the spring:cyclamens; ginestra; sweet peas; and blackberries and blueberries in the summer. And it has ski fields, walking paths and is dotted with many unique and small medieval stone villages: Petralia Soprana; and Sottana; Collesano; Castelbouno; Geraci; and Cefalu. And with Palermo not far away and the A19 motorway close by it Polizzi Generosa is a great base to go further afield.

The village tourist information centre is in the historic centre and is very helpful.

What’s in the village?

Several slow traditional restaurants
Numerous bars and cafes
Pastry shops and traditional bakeries
Delicatessens selling local produce
Supermarkets
Ice cream shops
Tourist information centre
Archaeological museum
Numerous churches with significant artworks
Summer concerts
Festivals
Architecture of historical significance
Pottery studi

What’s Nearby?

Madonie National Park

Enjoy skiing, hiking, restaurants, walking, old mills, flora and fauna, historic villages and more.
20 minutes
Cefalu

A picturesque seaside town with a golden beach, medieval streets, and a striking Norman cathedral overlooking the coast.
20 minutes
Segesta

An archaeological gem, Segesta boasts a remarkably preserved ancient Greek temple set amidst rolling Sicilian hills.
20 minutes
Mt Etna

Europe’s highest active volcano, Mount Etna offers dramatic landscapes, hiking trails, and unforgettable views from its slopes.
20 minutes
Palermo

A vibrant capital blending Norman, Arab, and Baroque influences, Palermo offers bustling markets, grand cathedrals, and a feast of Sicilian street food.
20 minutes
Piazza Armerina

Home to the stunning Villa Romana del Casale, this charming town boasts some of the best-preserved Roman mosaics in the world.
20 minutes
Siracusa

Once a Greek city, Siracusa enchants with its ancient amphitheater, baroque architecture, and the atmospheric island of Ortigia.
20 minutes
Taorima

Perched above the Ionian Sea, Taormina delights with its medieval streets, panoramic views of Mt Etna, and ancient Greek theatre.
20 minutes
Agrigento

Known for the Valley of the Temples, Agrigento is a captivating blend of ancient ruins and golden Sicilian landscapes.
20 minutes
Catania

A city at the foot of Mt Etna, Catania charms with its baroque piazzas, vibrant markets, and volcanic black-stone architecture.
20 minutes