'''Maiori''' is in Campania, Italy
Get in
Sita [http://www.sitabus.it/wps/portal/OrariCampania] runs a bus service on the Salerno- Maiori-Amalfi line, and a direct service to Naples.
It also runs a seasonal service from Naples Capodichino airport to Salerno. Alternatively, one can take a boat [http://www.metrodelmare.com] from Naples to Amalfi and then a Sita bus.
Get around
'''BUS'''
The local SITA bus company run buses all over the Amalfi Coast with excellent connections to Amalfi, Ravello, Positano, Salerno and Sorrento.
However for Positano and Sorrento, you will have to get off and change buses in Amalfi, which is the main SITA hub on the coast. http://www.sitabus.it
'''FERRY'''
Coop Sant'Andrea are the major ferry company servicing the coast and operate summer ferry services to Maiori from Salerno, Minori and Amalfi. Visit http://www.coopsantandrea.com
Metro' del mare [http://www.metrodelmare.com] also operate a ferry service along the Amalfi Coast.
'''Scooters'''
Renting a scooter is the best way to get round. However, only experienced motorcycle riders should rent one: do not rent one otherwise, as the roads are narrow and can be very dangerous for inexperienced riders. European A (motorcycle) lycences are of course recognized. If you don't have a European licence and/or a car licence only, check with your local Italian consulate. Italian B (car) licences entitle you to ride scooters up to 125cc, but not all foreign ones do. Also bear in mind that parking is not free of charge in most towns along the coast, and that scooters will soon be towed away if parked inappropriately.
Maiorauto: scooter and motorcycle dealer on via Nuova Chiunzi. Has been renting scooters for decades
Garage next to the Panorama Hotel. Rents Piaggio Liberty 125cc
Understand
Maiori is laid out as the letter L. There is a road and a promenade along the beach. Perpendicular to the beach is the wide pedestrian street, Corso Regina with stores, bars restaurants, and sometimes a market at night.
See
Do
Go to the '''beach'''. Mayor Stefano Della Pietra attracted wide criticism for privatizing most of the beach, making it effectively impossible to go to the beach without paying a fee. This is a politically sensitive issue always subject to change: always verify what the latest situation is. He was also criticized when, as a mayor, he had a nice fountain and a small garden built in front of the Hotel Panorama, which happens to belong to his family
'''Giardini Palazzo Mezzacapo''' off Corta Regina. Lovely garden with water fountains. Often has free live concerts.
The '''Amalfi Coast to Capri Boat Excursion''' is a full-day sightseeing tour taking in all the Amalfi Coast villages, including Ravello, Positano, Atrani, Praiano, Maiori and Minori. You visit the grottos in Capri and Amalfi, you can go swimming directly from the boat, the tour circumnavigates Capri island and you have the opportunity to disembark in Capri for three hours of your own time before you cruise back at about 6pm. Departures from '''Maiori''', '''Minori''' and '''Amalfi'''. http://www.amalfiboatexcursion.com
A half-day '''Amalfi to Positano Cruise''' is also offered by Amalfi Boat Excursion and is perfect for travellers with limited time. Visit: http://www.amalficoastcruise.com
'''Charter La Dolce Vita''' are the industry leaders on the Amalfi Coast and offer private luxury daily, weekly or overnight motor-yacht charter tours along the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Ischia, Sorrento and Naples. http://www.amalficoastyacht.com or phone: +393294603771
Buy
On the '''Corsa Reginna''' there are all kinds of shops and gift shops you can find clothes and all kinds of stuff for very cheap prices and including all this you get to see all the beautiful sites.
Eat
'''Gino's Bar Sirena''' is good for lunch or a drink. Gino's also sells bus tickets. Unofrtuntaley, it tends to close relatively early (around midnight).
For all the young and hip, Maiori has a huge festival for the '''Santa Maria''' on the 15th of August.
Bar Pineta on Corso Regina has a lovely lemon garden and stays open till late. Definitely worth a visit.
Pasticceria Napoli, also on Corso Reginna, has great pastries
Pasticciera Trieste, on Corso Reginna as well, has a more limited selection of pastries, but the so called "sospiri" (literally: sobs) should be tried
Ristorante Mammato and La Vela: on the lungomare, one next to the other. Mammato is the oldest but they are both good value for money
Torre Normanna (Norman Tower): lovely location, but extremely expensive
Nettuno: nice restaurant and pizzeria at the end of the lungomare, towards the Torre Normanna
Further details can be found on the official website of the local tourist office [http://www.aziendaturismo-maiori.it/EN/gastronomia/gastronomia.htm]
Drink
Maiori produces some of the best Limoncello.
All the private beach strips have a bar where you can have a drink or you can take it to your parasol. Go to Bar Pineta in the Corsa Reginna you will never find a better place to eat and drink and is very relaxing.
Sleep
Prices here are based on July walk-in quotes.
'''Pensione de Rosa''', Via Orti 24, Tel: 089877031. Nice clean rooms with bathroom and a balcony a couple of blocks from the beach. Follow the sign from Gino's. ?60 for a double room.
'''Panoramic''' (Not the Panorama), via Santa Tacla, 12. Tel: ''+39089'' 8542301, [http://www.residencehotelpanoramic.it]. Small apartments with kithcenette and hotel rooms (Ca ?60).
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