Destinations · Campania
Maiori the longest beach on the Amalfi Coast
The longest beach on the Amalfi Coast, a castle on the hill and a collegiate church with a majolica dome: Maiori is the family favourite.
The Normans’ harbour
In the Middle Ages Maiori was one of the most populous towns of the Republic of Amalfi, with shipyards and salt pans. The castle of San Nicola de Thoro-Plano stands on the hill, and the Norman tower by the sea.
The collegiate church of Santa Maria a Mare, with its majolica dome, holds a statue of the Madonna that, according to tradition, arrived from the sea.
Reborn after 1954
In October 1954 a flood struck Maiori hard. The town was rebuilt with a wide, modern seafront, unlike the other villages on the coast.
After the war Roberto Rossellini chose Maiori to shoot several scenes of his films.
Not to be missed in Maiori
The beach
About a kilometre of sand, rare on the Amalfi Coast.
Santa Maria a Mare
The collegiate church with the majolica dome.
Castle of San Nicola de Thoro-Plano
On the hill, overlooking the gulf.
Norman Tower
By the sea, towards Capo d’Orso.
Path of the Lemons
Through the citrus groves to Minori.
Capo d’Orso
The headland with its lighthouse and abbey.
Before you go
Via the Valico di Chiunzi pass, the quickest road.
Or a stop on the tour.
For the beach.
Along the eastern Amalfi Coast.
Maiori is the first town on the coast when you come over the Valico di Chiunzi pass: it is often the fastest route from the airport even for Amalfi.
Approximate times, without traffic.
Maiori in just over an hour from the airport.
Tolls and parking are always included. Carlo checks availability and replies within 24 hours.
