Quasano's Lamadenza and Toritto's Almond: Alta Murgia Park

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LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Immersed in wild nature made of vast rocky pastures and dense oak forests stretching as far as the eye can see, a botanical study site on some rare species of wild orchids.

The Path of the 2 monumental oaks starts from Quasano, at the gates of the Alta Murgia National Park, hamlet of Toritto (BA), and after saying goodbye to the Tree of Lies, we will enter the oak grove, along shaded paths we will reach the panoramic point where we can admire the Adriatic Sea, the centuries-old Oak La Gloria and the ancient Jazzo Lamadenza among green expanses, where a stone cistern is habitat for amphibians and dragonflies.

In this transhumance place, one immediately felt the sensation of retracing the steps of the people who lived here a few centuries ago, where besides the shepherds and flocks of sheep, there are large wild mammals, birds of prey, less common reptiles, edible plants, aromatic herbs, and the prized Mandorla di Toritto, a typical local product to taste.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Pick-up
  • Toritto almond, traditional agri-food product

What to expect

  1. 3h
    During the excursion on foot we will visit this small village that still houses the remains of the Masseria del Barone, an ancient place of transhumance and its monumental Tree of Lies.

    Going up the scenic hill overlooking the sea, we will delve into the oak woods surrounding this well-known holiday resort: an important ecosystem, habitat for various species of mammals such as wild boar and its natural predator, day and night birds of prey, reptiles such as scabbard, amphibians, insects such as dragonflies and fireflies, and wild plants such as typical Mediterranean herbs and numerous species of orchids, some of which are very rare.

    We will explore the characteristic karst blades of the Apulian landscape within which we will find the ruins of ancient farms, places of pastoral tradition, and taste the prized Toritto Almond, typical local, included in the list of traditional Italian agri-food products.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Easily reachable via the Mellitto road exit of the SS96 which connects Bari to Matera.

End point

Easily reachable via the Mellitto road exit of the SS96 which connects Bari to Matera.

Pickup details

Using the trains of the Ferrovie Appulo Lucane and the Ferrovie del Nord Barese, it is possible to reach the stations closest to Quasano, where he can reach you.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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