This stronghold is one of the last witnesses of the military defensive system of Amalfi against the attacks coming from the sea. It rises up on the top of a hill above Maiori, from there, it was able to control the whole area surrounding the town. It was built in the IX century and its […]
The Roman Villa of Minori dates back to the 1st century, it is a testimony to the Roman choice to use this territory as summer residence. The villa was originally built on two floors but only the porch that surround the garden and one floor have survived the ages. Inside the villa there are several […]
This abbey was founded at the end of the X century by two Benedectine hermits, since then, other followers came and founded a cenoby dedicated to Santa Maria “de olearia”. In 1088 the Pope gave the monastery to the Cava dei Tirreni Abbey, and the building was widened until it got the present shape, with […]
Duration 2h – difficulty: easy/medium This path starts from Amalfi and leads to a natural reserve protected by the Unesco; it is also a European Community site of interest. The area extends into a deep valley that connects Valle dei Mulini (Mills Valley) and Valle delle Ferriere. The natural habitat gives birth to species of […]
Duration: 3-6h – difficulty: medium The path that leads to the peak of this mountain is absolutely scenic and amazing, it starts in Maiori and climbs up among lemon orchards and a luxuriant Mediterranean scrub, along the way there are many typical ruins and water sources. At 865 m on the sea level, an ancient […]
Duration 1h – difficulty: easy It is a pleasant, shady walk through lemon orchards above the towns of Maiori and Minori, through the village of Torre, giving wonderful coastal views. In Maiori, it starts in the square opposite the primary church of the town consecrated to St. Mary, and climbs up by means of numerous […]