A Journey through the Amalfi Coast: Minori

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**This post is the 2nd of a 8-post series discussing what to see in this town of the Amalfi Coast (You can check out the other parts in the list below, separated by each specific town. Everything is also summarized in another post here.**

The Amalfi Coast is one of the premier destinations in not just Italy, but the whole of Europe. Situated on the South side of the Sorrentine Peninsula, it is a collection of village towns that bear fine churches, plentiful beaches, and stunning coastlines. The entire area is named after the town of Amalfi which is the main historical and political center, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Each town has a different vibe so it worth checking out multiple ones on your visit. I personally was able to see Ravello, Minori, Maiori, Amalfi, Atrani, Fiordo di Furore (the beach), and Positano, but I hope to come back someday to also check out Praiano and Conca dei Marini.

In this blog post, I will cover the town of Minori. The town of Minori is known as the 'City of Taste' for its culinary tradition. Minori means 'small' in latin, referring to the La Rheginna river running through it. It is the oldest inhabited site on the Amalfi Coast, dating back to the 1st century. A Google Map of the places I will talk about can be seen at the end of this article.

Check out my drone video of Minori on the Amalfi Coast below!

You can see all my Amalfi Coast related blog posts below:

• Ravello (A Journey Through the Amalfi Coast: Ravello)

• Minori ( A Journey Through the Amalfi Coast: Minori)

• Maiori (A Journey Through the Amalfi Coast: Maiori)

• Amalfi (A Journey Through the Amalfi Coast: Amalfi)

• Atrani (A Journey Through the Amalfi Coast: Atrani)

• Fiordo di Furore (A Journey Through the Amalfi Coast: Fiordo di Furore)

• Positano (A Journey Through the Amalfi Coast: Positano)

• Summary (A Guide to the Towns of the Amalfi Coast in Italy)

How to get to Minori

In order to get to Minori, you will have to get yourself to Italy and then to the Amalfi Coast first. The best airport to fly into is Naples Airport (NAP), followed by taking a train to the city of Salerno. If you want a cheaper option, you can go by bus.

• Take the SITA 5000 bus to Salerno from Naples City Center

• Take the SITA 5003 bus to Salerno from Naples Airport

• *There is also a Direct Bus that goes from Naples to Amalfi, however it runs 1-2 times daily and takes 2 hours. Just look for SITA bus 5020.*

Then from Salerno, you can:

1. Take a ferry from Salerno to Minori (the ferry also stops at Vietri Sul Mare, Cetara, Amalfi, Maiori, and Positano).

2. Take SITA bus number 5120 from Salerno bus station to Minori.

3. Take a taxi direct to Minori.

Option #2 is the cheapest option. We went to see Ravello one morning and managed to get to Minori by walking. There is a walking path entirely downhill which takes about 20 minutes and has incredible views! (More details about this later)

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Walk from Ravello

As hinted at above, getting to Minori is actually very convenient from Ravello. In this way, you can also manage to see two villages on the Amalfi coast at once! You take the bus from Amalfi to Ravello (our accommodation was in Amalfi due to ease and convenience of transport to other villages), and after we explored Ravello, we walked down a very well kept and signed path, downhill for 20 minutes. The views on this walk are amazing of the countryside and Minori from the valley. Highly recommend!

Here are some things to check out while in Minori:

Minori Beach

There are of course beaches in all parts of the Amalfi coast. Though not all are created equal. I think Minori beach was one we enjoyed more simply because the village itself was smaller, so the vibe was much more relaxed and chill. Portions of the beach are private where you can hire an umbrella and sunchairs for the day, and other parts are public where the beach is free. When it costs in upwards of €50 to rent beach stuff, sometimes it’s just best to save that money for something else, like a nice meal.

Basilica of Saint Trofimena

This church in Minori is a prime example of 18th century architecture. What I really enjoy about it is its soft yellow facade and huge belltower behind it. The story behind the church goes: the bones of St. Trofimena were found on the beach between the 7th and 8th centuries and placed into a temple close to the shore. This prompted the construction of a catheral at the center of the village.

The church was rebuilt entirely thereafter in a neoclassical style containing a Baroque crypt. The saint’s remains are kept in a marble urn at the main altar of the church. The belltower is also of a neoclassical style, divided into three levels. We had seen the Vatican a week before being here and as lavish as that place of worship is, it is still quite nice to appreciate churches like this that aren’t flashy but still have a lot of charm and history.

Belvedere La Mortella

As alluded to before, there is a great viewpoint of Minori when coming from Ravello. There is also a viewpoint on the other side of the town, with great panoramic views of the city and beach below. The Belvedere la Mortella refers to a myrtle plant and is located on the famed Sentiero dei Limoni, otherwise known as the ‘Path of the Lemons’.

Path of the Lemons (Sentiero dei Limoni)

This path is a very underrated part of the Amalfi coast. Before modernization of the area, dusty footpaths were used to get from village to village.

This Path of the Lemons connects the villages of Minori and Maiori, going through the small village of Torre. As the name suggests, one can expect to pass numerous terraced gardens replete with lemons. Combine this with excellent panoramic views and this path is a must do. Just be prepared for elevation changes as this requires a little bit of hiking prowess.

You can walk the path in both directions, though going from Maiori to Minori is considerably more enjoyable as it is mostly downhill.

Now of course, you can also walk to Maiori from Minori by going along the main road on the coastline. The walk itself is 10-15 minutes and although it may seem treacherous, it is a common thing for locals and foreigners to do. Just use caution, especially with how much traffic is on these roads.

We came to Minori after seeing Ravello the same morning and we continued onto the town of Maiori later in the day. Because the villages are small, we didn’t feel rushed and felt that seeing Ravello-Minori-Maiori in one day was worth it. Be sure to check out my blog post on what to see in Maiori as well as my other posts on the other villages in Amalfi.

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