BELLA BAIA BEACH

Bella Baia Beach is a small corner of paradise, it can be reached by sea through a small path of cliff where it can drive into clear water and with a short swim you will reach the beach.

SALICERCHIE

Approximately 1,5 Km from Bella Baia there is Salicerchie Beach, located a few meters from Normanna Tower.

Medieval Abbey of S. Maria de Olearia

This abbey was founded  in 973 by Benedictine monks which in that place they had a mill for the production of oil. It is also the name of "S. Maria Olearia".
At first glance it is difficult to see the Abbey, because it was integrated in the handscape. Santa Maria de Olearia is an ancient rock dating to tenth century produced entirely in the rock, gradually expanded to becamea monastery.

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Minori Villa Romana e Antiquarium

Minori (about 1 km from Maiori) is famous for the Basilica of St. Trofimena and the Villa Romana. According to tradition between the sixth and seventh century. was found on the beach of Minori a urn containing the relics of the Holy Martyr, still jealously guarded by the Basilica minores.
The Roman Villa dating back to the first century. D.C. and probably belonged to a wealthy patrician.
The villa of Minori reflects the type of "maritime villa" on two floors, with environments for representing in the west area and terminal environments in the east area .
Of the upper deck, built later, are still a few elements not clearly legible.
The lower floor is very well preserved. We can see a "viridarium" with central outdoor pool, surrounded by a three arcade; the area are well-preserved frescoes and mosaics. At the top level you can visit the Antiquarium containing elements from the same villa and from excavations carried out in neighboring localities.

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