Susafa
Polizzi Generosa, Sicily, Italy
Set amid central Sicily's rolling hills and grain fields, Susafa is a 200-year-old farmhouse transformed into an eco-conscious retreat by the Saeli-Rizzuto family, stewards of the land for five generations.
Rooms and suites
Susafa offers 18 thoughtfully designed rooms and suites that reflect its rich history and commitment to sustainability. Guest rooms feature Sicilian chestnut-beamed ceilings, handmade terracotta tiles, memory foam mattresses, and natural local fragrances. To promote relaxation and reduce energy consumption, the rooms intentionally lack TVs and minibars.
Accommodations range from romantic Classic Double rooms—once the farm's birthing stable—with king beds and garden views, to Junior Suites with loft layouts or private terraces, housed in former dwellings of the dairy craftsman and winemaker. The Deluxe Suite, set in the farm's former armory, features a spacious bathroom with a sauna, walk-in shower, and bathtub.
Amenities and experiences
Seasonal Sicilian dishes in the restored granary restaurant, featuring produce from the garden and orchard.
Massages under the carob tree or in-room treatments using organic Sicilian oils and creams.
Hands-on classes for traditional recipes like fresh pasta and cannoli, plus guided tours of aromatic herbs and medicinal plants.
Picnics in the tree house with local delicacies and wine, sunset aperitifs in the fields with sparkling wine and appetizers, romantic dinners under the stars with tasting menus, sailing along Mondello's coast on the Quasar sailboat with lunch from Susafa's kitchen, swimming in the natural blue pool surrounded by nature's sights and sounds.
Guided tastings of Sicilian biodynamic and naturally fermented wines.
Staff ready to arrange activities and personalize your stay.
How to get here
Located in the countryside of Palermo province, Susafa is about a 90-minute drive from Palermo Airport (PMO) and around a two-hour drive from Catania Airport (CTA). Rent a car at the airport and take the Palermo-Catania A19 motorway. Exit at Tremonzelli (kilometer 73) and follow signs for Contrada Susafa for about nine kilometers. On-site parking is provided.
