Walk Among the Olive Trees

The Walk Among the Olive Trees in Buseto Palizzolo

The Walk Among the Olive Trees is an annual autumn event that draws residents and walkers to Buseto Palizzolo, a small town in the province of Trapani, Sicily, who are eager to rediscover the local olive-growing landscape. The event is part of a major national initiative promoted by the National Association of Oil Cities, which involves dozens of Italian municipalities each year in a widespread day dedicated to the culture of extra virgin olive oil and the appreciation of the countryside.

A route through ancient olive trees

The meeting point is at the former Bombolone oil mill on Via Antonino Manzo, where an easy, accessible route of approximately 2.5 kilometers begins, lasting about an hour. The walk winds through ancient olive groves and rural landscapes that tell the story of the long farming tradition of this corner of the Trapani region, nestled between Erice and Segesta. The flat and accessible path allows families and people with limited mobility to fully enjoy a day in the open air.

Buseto Palizzolo, City of Oil

Buseto Palizzolo is part of the Città dell'Olio network and lies within the production area of the Valli Trapanesi PDO extra virgin olive oil, obtained mainly from the Cerasuola and Nocellara del Belice varieties, as well as the Sicily PGI oil territory. The walk is a perfect opportunity to get to know a product that defines the local identity, amidst historic farmhouses and rural districts, during a period that coincides with the start of the olive harvest.

A message that goes beyond the walk

In recent years, the Buseto edition has linked the walk to a social theme, emphasizing values such as dialogue, respect, and solidarity. Organized by the Municipality of Buseto Palizzolo together with local associations, the event combines light exercise, hiking, exploration of the territory, and moments of collective reflection, cementing its status as a beloved community tradition.

• Where: Former Bombolone oil mill, Via Antonino Manzo, Buseto Palizzolo (TP)
• Route: approx. 2.5 km, easy difficulty, duration approx. 1 hour
• Period: Autumn (October), on the occasion of the National Day of the Città dell'Olio
• Theme: Extra virgin olive oil culture and rural landscape appreciation