L'Anello della Sentinella

A sunset walk on the Murgia plateau

L'Anello della Sentinella has become a summer staple in Toritto, a town in the Metropolitan City of Bari, Puglia. Every year, the Murgia Enjoy association invites hundreds of participants to follow a hiking loop that winds around Quasano, the town's only hamlet, nestled on the Murgia plateau within the Alta Murgia National Park. The departure is set for dusk: walking as the light turns golden and then gives way to the evening is an integral part of the event's charm.

Nature, views, and wild plants

The route crosses an area of great natural value, where the gaze opens onto wide panoramas of the plateau. Along the way, participants learn to identify and gather the aromatic and medicinal wild plants typical of the Murgia scrub, accompanied by expert guides. It is no coincidence that information material from the Alta Murgia National Park is distributed: the hike is designed as both a recreational and educational experience to get to know the flora and the balance of this territory up close.

Quasano, the village where "you get healthy"

Quasano is a small settlement of a few hundred inhabitants immersed in greenery. Tradition has it that the name comes from the phrase "Qua si sana" (Here you get healthy), spoken by a Duchess of Toritto who, after moving to the Conca d'Oro estate, reportedly recovered from a respiratory illness thanks to the pure air of these places. A legend that perfectly captures the village's vocation, now a destination for hikers and tourists drawn by the pristine environment of the plateau.

An event for everyone

The strong point of L'Anello della Sentinella is its accessibility: the route is calibrated to the participants' abilities, allowing anyone to take part in the walk, including children and seniors. At the end of the loop, the evening continues in a convivial atmosphere, with the possibility of dining together on-site. To participate, simply bring trekking or sports shoes, long trousers, comfortable clothing, and a supply of water; booking via WhatsApp message is essential to organize the reception.

How to reach Quasano

Quasano is located a short distance from Toritto and neighboring towns in the province of Bari and is easily accessible by car. Participants meet at two points: the square of the Convent of Cassano and the parking lot at the entrance to the hamlet, where everyone organizes before setting off along the loop.