Explore Querceti di Quasano: Hike through oak forests, spot rare orchids, and enjoy panoramic views in Alta Murgia National Park.
Explore Querceti di Quasano: Hike through oak forests, spot rare orchids, and enjoy panoramic views in Alta Murgia National Park.
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Quasano - On this walking tour, participants will explore a quaint village that still preserves the remnants of the Masseria del Barone, a historic site of transhumance, along with its impressive Tree of Lies.
Ascending the picturesque hill with a view of the sea, the tour will venture into the oak forests that envelop this renowned holiday…
- Quasano - On this walking tour, participants will explore a quaint village that still preserves the remnants of the Masseria del Barone, a historic site of transhumance, along with its impressive Tree of Lies.
Ascending the picturesque hill with a view of the sea, the tour will venture into the oak forests that envelop this renowned holiday destination. This vital ecosystem is home to a variety of mammals, including wild boar and its natural predators, diurnal and nocturnal birds of prey, reptiles like the scabbard, amphibians, insects such as dragonflies and fireflies, and wild flora including typical Mediterranean herbs and numerous orchid species, some of which are extremely rare.
The tour will also explore the distinctive karst formations of the Apulian landscape, where participants will discover the ruins of ancient farms, sites of pastoral heritage, and savor the esteemed Toritto Almond, a local specialty listed among traditional Italian agri-food products.
- Private transportation
- Pick-up
- Snacks
- Private transportation
- Pick-up
- Snacks
Nestled in a wilderness of expansive rocky pastures and dense oak forests stretching as far as the eye can see, lies a site dedicated to the botanical study of rare wild orchid species.
The journey begins in Quasano, at the entrance of the Alta Murgia National Park, a village in Toritto (BA). After bidding farewell to the monumental Tree of Lie,…
Nestled in a wilderness of expansive rocky pastures and dense oak forests stretching as far as the eye can see, lies a site dedicated to the botanical study of rare wild orchid species.
The journey begins in Quasano, at the entrance of the Alta Murgia National Park, a village in Toritto (BA). After bidding farewell to the monumental Tree of Lie, participants will enter the oak grove. Following shaded paths, they will reach a panoramic viewpoint offering views of the Adriatic Sea, the centuries-old La Gloria Oak, and the ancient Jazzo Lamadenza, amidst fields of grasses and legumes. Here, a stone cistern serves as a habitat for amphibians and dragonflies.
In this area of transhumance, one can easily imagine retracing the footsteps of those who lived here centuries ago. In addition to shepherds and flocks of sheep, the area is home to large wild mammals, birds of prey, rare reptiles, edible wild plants, aromatic herbs, and the prized Toritto Almond, a local delicacy to savor.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
