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Minori is a small and pleasant Amalfi Coast sea-town. Its name derives from the ancient latin name "Rheginna Minor" that came from the river Rheginna, which still runs through the valley of Minori. Like other major towns of the Amalfi Coast Minori was founded by ancient roman aristocrats who chose the place for its beauty and mild climate, and built their luxurious villas here.
Minori soon started to produce paper, liquors and other lemon specialties, since lemons are a typical product of this area. This production is still a main activity of the town and is carried on with strict respect of the genuine local tradition.
If you come to Minori make sure you visit the ancient roman villa and the Basilica of Santa Trofimena, and the churchs of Santa Lucia, San Gennaro and San Michele as well, good examples of southern italian architecture. This area is suitable to middlemarket beach-lovers and more mature couples wanting a quiet holiday. There is a limited to half-a-dozen 3-star hotels, a 4-star hotel and a few apartments.
Minori is situated a third of the way up the front of the boot of Italy, on the rugged Amalfi Coast in the Bay of Salerno (2 mls NE of Amalfi, 14 mls SW of Salerno, 37 mls SE of Naples and 40 mls from its airport. 168 mls SE of Rome). It is built in a steep cleft of an occasional stream which opens into a sheltered SE-facing bay with a grey sandy/pebbly beach. Inland stretches a wide terraced cultivated valley.
The beach here is coarse grey sand with small pebbles at the water's edge extends the breadth of the village, it shelves quite steeply so not really suitable for very young children. Sunbeds, deck chairs and parasols can be hired.
There are a few souvenir shops and everyday shops for typical Italian produce. There is a tiny local food market.
During the daytime there are activities such as visiting the Roman villa and basilica. There are local walks in the hills to tiny villages and the occasional isolated monument. The first half of September is dedicated to the gastronomic traditions of the Amalfi Coast. The town's patron saint is celebrated on 13th July, 5th Nov and 27th Nov.
The nightlife here is limited to a dozen cafes and bars.
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