Minori

The morning light hits the pastel-colored houses of Minori as the ferry pulls into the small pier. Standing on the dock, you can see the boat approaching, cutting a clean white line through the blue water of the Tyrrhenian Sea. As the vessel slows, the scent of diesel mixes with the salt air, a familiar and grounding smell for anyone who spends as much time on the water as I do. Watching the crew secure the lines and lower the gangway, you realize that this is the most direct way to leave the Amalfi Coast behind and reach the rugged cliffs of Capri . Taking the Ferry From Minori to Capri

The view from the Minori pier as the ferry approaches is one of the most satisfying sights on the Amalfi Coast. You stand on the concrete quay, watching the white hull cut through the deep blue Mediterranean, its wake churning up a frothy white line against the backdrop of pastel-colored houses stacked precariously against the cliffs. As the vessel slows, the sound of the engine drops to a low hum, and the smell of salt spray mixes with the faint scent of lemon groves drifting down from the hills above. It is a brief, functional, and efficient way to travel, far removed from the cramped confines of a coastal bus. Taking the Ferry From Minori to Amalfi