The Amalfi Coast is a paradise for tourists. Ancient small towns are located on the way from Salerno to Sorrento. Two very small towns, Minori and Majori, are especially noteworthy, which are over 2,000 years old.
Maiori Beach
Maiori is the longest beach on the Amalfi Coast in Italy.This is an exceptionally comfortable sandy beach, which is popular with families with children.A few years ago it was difficult to find free plots, but now there are no such problems.In the city, most of the old buildings were destroyed by the elements in 1954, so now it is just a pleasant Mediterranean town without special hist ...
The Amalfi Coast is a paradise for tourists. Ancient small towns are located on the way from Salerno to Sorrento. Two very small towns, Minori and Majori, are especially noteworthy, which are over 2,000 years old.
Maiori Beach
Maiori is the longest beach on the Amalfi Coast in Italy.This is an exceptionally comfortable sandy beach, which is popular with families with children.A few years ago it was difficult to find free plots, but now there are no such problems.In the city, most of the old buildings were destroyed by the elements in 1954, so now it is just a pleasant Mediterranean town without special historical monuments.
Shore and bottom: sand, pebbles.
Minori Beach
Minori Beach is about 250 meters long and consists mostly of fine sand.It is located to the south and is illuminated by the sun throughout the day.There are three paid beaches with sunbeds and umbrellas in the center, and a free beach on the sides.The town is beautiful and well worth a visit while taking a break between swims.
What to see in Minora and Majora
Two sister cities, located quite close to each other (only 1 km).There are also many hiking trails connecting these two cities, it is not a problem to get from Minori to Majori on foot.The main attractions of Minori and Majori:
- Minori: Central Square.Here you can admire the old small houses of Minori and shop in souvenir shops. The embankment is located nearby.There is also a Roman basilica - the Cathedral of the Holy Martyr Trochyma.
- Minori: Roman Villa and Museum of Antiquities.The former seaside manor house has now become the largest archaeological complex among living quarters, a garden and a viridarium - an open gallery.The Roman Villa is famous for its surviving mosaics and frescoes, amphorae and other finds of the 1st century AD, which are in the museum of antiquities.
- Maiori: Collegiate Church of Santa Maria a Mare.The main attraction of Maiori, which dates back to the 12th century.One cannot help but admire the huge tiled dome of the temple, decorated with colorful majolica tiles.
- Maiori: Castle de Toro Plano.Built on Maiori hill, which is reached by long stairs.Castle de Toro Plano was built on the ruins of an ancient temple.Today, a mini-museum is located under the impregnable walls of the dilapidated castle de Toro Plano.
