Fiordo Di Furore
Italy
The fjord of Furore is a natural rocky inlet. Inside there is a hidden and shady beach with buildings that in the past served as a deposit for local fishermen.
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Fiordo di Furore, one of the most geographically striking and enigmatic spots on the Amalfi Coast. Despite its name, this is not a true fjord created by glacial activity; rather, it is a 'vallone'—a deep, narrow…
Listen in the app2The Viaduct — A Masterpiece of Engineering
Our tour begins on the grand viaduct of the Amalfi Drive (SS163), which spans the 30-meter gap of the fjord. This bridge is not only a vital transport link but also one of the most famous vantage points in Italy. …
Listen in the app3The Hidden Beach — A Sanctuary of Stone and Sand
As we reach the bottom of the staircase, we step onto the 'spiaggetta'—the small beach that sits at the heart of the fjord. This beach is composed of fine gravel and sand, washed down over millennia by the stream and shaped by…
Listen in the app4The Paper Mills — Industrial Archaeology in the Gorge
Looking deeper into the gorge, away from the sea, we see the remnants of Furore’s industrial past. Like the more famous Valle delle Ferriere in Amalfi, this gorge was once a center for the production of handmade paper. …
Listen in the app5The Path of the Bats — A Journey through the Flora
For those willing to venture further inland, the 'Sentiero dei Pipistrelli' (Path of the Bats) offers a fascinating look at the unique biodiversity of the fjord. This trail leads from the mills up into the higher reaches of the…
Listen in the app6Vertical Viticulture — The Wines of Marisa Cuomo
Directly above the fjord, clinging to the dizzying slopes, are the vineyards of the Marisa Cuomo winery. This is the epitome of 'heroic viticulture.' The vines grow on terraces so steep that all work, from pruning to harvesting,…
Listen in the app7The Murals of Furore — The Painted Village
While the fjord is a natural wonder, the village of Furore above is a gallery of contemporary art. Because the village lacks a central square, the local administration decided in the 1980s to turn the walls of the houses into a…
Listen in the app8Fiordo Di Furore
As we conclude our journey through the Fiordo di Furore, take a final moment to stand on the beach and look up at the narrow slice of sky between the cliffs. This place is a powerful reminder of the hidden dimensions of the…
Listen in the app9Closing
As we conclude our journey through the Fiordo di Furore, take a final moment to stand on the beach and look up at the narrow slice of sky between the cliffs. This place is a powerful reminder of the hidden dimensions of the…
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What is Fiordo Di Furore?
Fiordo Di Furore is a place in Italy with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 40.6140, 14.5540 |
| Last updated |
