Destinations · Campania
Furore the village that isn’t there
A village with no square, scattered over a mountain that drops sheer into the sea, and at the bottom a narrow fjord between the rocks: Furore is like no other village on the Amalfi Coast.
The fury of the sea
The name comes from the roar of the waves that crash into the fjord on stormy days. In the Middle Ages, mills and paper mills sprang up at the bottom of the gorge, harnessing the water of the stream: some of the buildings can still be seen.
Furore has no real centre: its houses are scattered along the slope, among vineyards and terraces. That is why it is called “the village that isn’t there”.
Cinema, wine and high dives
After the war Roberto Rossellini shot some scenes here with Anna Magnani, who stayed in the hamlet by the fjord. Today the village walls are decorated with works by contemporary artists.
On the steep slopes, “heroic” vineyards produce one of the most highly regarded wines of the Costa d’Amalfi.
Not to be missed in Furore
The Fjord of Furore
The tiny beach at the bottom of the gorge, beneath the bridge.
The bridge over the fjord
The most photographed spot, along the coast road.
The painted walls
Open-air artworks along the village streets.
The cliffside vineyards
Terraces and wineries with a sea view.
Fjord Ecomuseum
The old paper mills and watermills.
Sentiero della Volpe Pescatrice
The stepped path that leads down to the fjord.
Before you go
Past Positano and Praiano, along the Amalfi coast road.
Ideal as a stop during the tour.
In summer the fjord hosts high-diving competitions.
Just a few minutes away.
Cars can’t stop on the fjord bridge: I’ll drop you at the nearest permitted point and pick you up again after your walk down.
Approximate times, without traffic.
Furore and its fjord, with someone who knows every bend.
Tolls and parking are always included. Carlo checks availability and replies within 24 hours.
