For many years, the Vivere Slow association has nurtured the idea of creating a trail in a portion of the territory of Contessa Entellina, in the province of Palermo. The plan is to restore ancient paths —some of which are no longer used— connecting the town center to the historic Abbey of Santa Maria del Bosco, and to create a route accessible to everyone. The opportunity came with a call for proposals published by GAL Valle del Belice, to which we applied.
We then began exploring the area until we created a trail that expresses the beauty of this corner of land, which still preserves one of the few natural forests in Sicily.
The trail is approximately 15 km long, with various rest stops, fountains to refresh yourself, and shaded areas for resting. We have created a printed map showing the main points, as well as a digital map that can be used for independent navigation along the trail.
A rest area has been built, equipped for relaxing and perhaps enjoying the wonderful local products, and at the beginning of the trail, a “territory library” where you can find information about the neighboring municipalities.
The trail’s logo echoes that of Vivere Slow.
The meaning of the itinerary’s logo
The itinerary’s logo reflects the association’s goals: a return to the origins to discover beauty. It summarizes a 15-year journey of experimentation in and for the territory, highlighting the return to the origins. Itinerari i Bukuris expresses the third key word identified by the association: beauty. Indeed, the logo features a small path leading to ‘beauty,’ representing the trail itself.
The symbolic path of the trail
Within the trail’s logo, you can notice a small path that represents the journey towards beauty, a voyage of discovery back to the origins.
The beauty trail
A Unique Journey: The Beauty Trail
The Beauty Trail is an extraordinary experience offered by the Vivere Slow association, which has spent years restoring the ancient paths between Contessa Entellina and the Abbey of Santa Maria del Bosco. Stretching approximately 15 km, the trail features multiple stops with fountains, resting areas, and shaded spots for relaxation.
For many years, Vivere Slow has nurtured the idea of creating a trail in a portion of the Contessa Entellina territory, in the province of Palermo. The project involved recovering ancient paths—some of which had fallen into disuse—connecting the town center to the historic Abbey of Santa Maria del Bosco, with the goal of creating a route accessible to everyone. The opportunity arose through a call for proposals published by GAL Valle del Belice, to which we applied.
We then began exploring the area, mapping a trail that expresses the beauty of this corner of land, which still preserves one of the few natural forests in Sicily.
The trail is approximately 15 km long, with various rest stops, fountains for refreshing yourself, and shaded areas for resting. We created a printed map highlighting the main points of interest, as well as a digital map for independent navigation along the trail.
A fully equipped rest area has been built, where visitors can relax and enjoy the wonderful local products. At the beginning of the trail, a “territory library” provides information about the neighboring municipalities, offering visitors all they need to explore and appreciate the area.
Vivere Slow
The association
The Vivere Slow association promotes a slower lifestyle, attentive to the beauty of nature. With Vivere Slow, you can book an expert guide, stay in a cozy refuge, savor delicious local products, take part in donkey-assisted treks, and explore the area in more detail through our interactive map.
Choose your experience…
The beauty trail and its services.
Vivere Slow
Go back to the roots to rediscover beauty.