Maiori · Minori
Lemon Path (Sentiero dei Limoni)
- Distance
- 3 km
- Elevation Gain
- 80 m
- Duration
- 40-50 minutes
The Sentiero dei Limoni is a gentle walk through the lemon terraces that have defined the Amalfi Coast’s economy and identity for centuries. Connecting Maiori and Minori — two towns separated by a single headland — this ancient path runs at about 130 meters above sea level, weaving beneath pergolas heavy with the region’s famous Sfusato Amalfitano lemons. These are not ordinary lemons: they can weigh half a kilo each, their rind is thick and fragrant, and they are the soul of limoncello, delizia al limone, and the coast’s entire citrus culture. The path is paved with old stone and passes through working lemon gardens where nets are still strung to protect fruit from wind. Between the rows of trees you catch framed views of the sea below — small blue rectangles that appear and vanish as you walk. In spring the air is saturated with blossom scent. The walk is flat enough for families and takes under an hour. It is a sensory experience more than a physical challenge.
What you see
- Walking beneath centuries-old lemon pergolas heavy with Sfusato Amalfitano
- Framed sea views between the terraced groves
- Intoxicating citrus blossom fragrance in spring
- Old stone path between two neighboring towns
Where to take pictures
- Lemon pergola tunnel
- The path disappears under a canopy of lemon trees — shoot looking through for a tunnel-of-green effect
- Sea window
- Gaps between terraces frame the blue sea below. Best with morning light when the water is turquoise
- Minori approach
- The town appears gradually as you descend, with the basilica dome and beach spread out
Seasonal Notes
Year-round. Spring (April-May) brings the scent of the blossom. Summer harvest season means lemons everywhere. Autumn and winter are quiet and still beautiful. Rain makes the stones slippery.
Getting There
Start: from Maiori center, follow signs uphill to Torre Normanna (15 min). End: Minori center. Both towns on the SITA bus line and reachable by ferry (Apr-Oct).
The tip
Stop at a lemon grove along the way and ask to buy lemons directly from the farmer — they cost almost nothing and taste nothing like what you find in supermarkets.