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A picturesque village on the Amalfi Coast, Furore is nicknamed “The Village That Isn’t” because its houses are nestled and almost concealed into a sheer rock face, at the foot of which lies a small beach. The earliest historical records describe it as a modest fishing village under Amalfi’s dominion that, thanks to its unique position, has always remained safe from Saracen raids.
Known as “Terra Furoris” for the thunderous sound of waves crashing against its towering cliffs, over the years the town has developed into an active little coastal port, thriving in commerce thanks to the natural protection offered by its high rock walls. Celebrated worldwide for the enchanting Furore Fjord, which hosts the World Diving Championship annually, Furore is also renowned for its gastronomic heritage, particularly its excellent wine, Fiorduva.
Situated along the SS163 state road between Amalfi and Positano and characterised by wild, unspoilt beauty, Furore is a small town of winding streets with sharp bends leading from the upper part down to a secluded little beach hidden within a fjord.
In this tiny village tucked into the rock, among lush and wild vegetation, you’ll find small colourful houses, and near the little harbour you can admire several “monazzeni” – ancient storage buildings that once held fishermen’s tools and equipment.
Furore is essentially an open-air museum, hosting murals by renowned artists that give the village its distinctive character. Some of the town’s streets are named after families that shaped this place’s history, such as Li Summonti, Le Porpore, Li Cuomi and Li Candidi.
A must-see in Furore is its celebrated fjord, which hosts the World High Diving Championship every year. The Furore Fjord is a deep fissure in the rock formed by the Schiato stream descending from the Agerola plateau. Enclosed between two towering cliffs sits the small Furore beach, just 25 metres long, accessible only by sea or on foot via a stone staircase carved into the rock.
The two high cliffs flanking the beach are connected at approximately 30 metres height by a bridge carrying the Amalfi coast road, SS163. Furore beach is considered a peaceful, tranquil oasis for those seeking a secluded spot with crystal-clear waters.
Wandering through Furore’s small streets, you’ll easily spot fantastic murals by artists who over the years have enriched the village with genuine works of art. Numerous Italian and international artists have contributed their creativity to give this little hamlet a fresh identity, enabling Furore to join the Italian Association of Painted Villages.
Throughout the town’s streets you can admire works by important artists such as Luigi and Rosario Gazzella, Di Meglio, Leone, Padula, Gilow, Werner and Wontroba.
Furore, together with Maiori, was the filming location for L’amore by Roberto Rossellini, starring Italian actress Anna Magnani. Rossellini and Magnani fell in love with this charming village and its fjord, and decided to purchase two small cottages on the beach, still known locally by residents as the Doctor’s Villa and Villa della Storta.
A love story had blossomed between Rossellini and Magnani during filming of “Roma città aperta”, a relationship that continued until the mid-twentieth century when Roberto Rossellini began drawing closer to Ingrid Bergman. During the film’s shoot here in Furore, Magnani was said to be jealous of the letters the Italian director received from Bergman.
After her relationship with Rossellini ended, Anna Magnani never returned to Furore, gifting her home to the old caretaker. The house, now known as Villa della Storta, is now a museum retracing the years when the director and actress frequented this small village and documenting the filming’s remarkable events.
San Giacomo Church, or Santo Jaco, is Furore’s oldest church and has undergone several reconstructions over the years, making it difficult to assign it a precise architectural style. It’s believed the building was constructed upon an earlier ancient rock chapel.
Today the church’s interior features sumptuous frescoes adorning its walls and is divided into three naves ending with an apse. The church’s bell tower appears to be the tallest in the area, and its dome is finely decorated with colourful majolica tiles.
San Michele Arcangelo Church, formerly known as Sant’Angelo Church, currently has an asymmetrical entrance, as a section appears to have been added to the left nave in more recent times. The type of materials used in construction and the simplicity of its painted frescoes suggest this was a parish church.
Inside are three naves with pointed arches supported by columns without bases and featuring conical marble capitals. Externally, its domes are covered with colourful Vietri majolica tiles.
Sant’Elia Church, dating back to the 13th century, is located outside Furore’s centre in a more remote position. The building is fairly modest, featuring a single nave. Inside is housed a wooden triptych from 1479 depicting the Madonna with Child and Saints Elia and Bartholomew.
From here begins the famous path known as “the walk of love” leading to Praiano’s Belvedere.
Beyond the Furore Fjord beach, this little town offers other splendid, peaceful stretches where you can relax in the sun. The Furore Fjord can, in summer, be quite popular, making it sometimes difficult to find a quiet spot.
The village’s other small beaches, such as Sant’Elia beach and Le Porpore beach, are less dramatic but equally wonderful. Sant’Elia beach is a small pebble shore lapped by clear, crystalline waters, while the peaceful Le Porpore beach is characterised by a shingle shoreline and truly spectacular sea.
Furore is a small town that, like other locations along the Amalfi Coast, features wonderful accommodation with terraces overlooking the sea and surrounded by olive groves. Hotels, B&Bs and holiday homes are all available in this charming coastal village, with some offering private beaches.
Furore is the ideal destination for those seeking a stay characterised by tranquillity, relaxation and privacy in what was once merely a modest fishing village, now one of the coast’s most exclusive resorts. Given the town’s small size and limited accommodation compared to other Amalfi Coast towns, we recommend booking your lodging in advance, especially during peak season.
We offer a selection of hotels at Furore to suit all categories of travellers. The most booked by tourists are the sea-facing hotels, often right on the beach. If you want to play it safe, choose one of the following: they are among the most booked hotels in Furore, sorted by number of reviews.
If you prefer space, privacy and the ability to prepare your own meals to a hotel holiday, book a holiday home at Furore. We recommend a few below, but in this case we advise you to book early because houses and apartments for rent at Furore are in high demand.
Furore is located along the SS163 state road running along the entire Amalfi Coast. The town is easily accessible by bus operated by SITA, departing from various Campania towns such as Naples and running to Furore (stop near the Town Hall).
The nearest railway station is in Salerno, which also receives high-speed trains. From Salerno, you’ll need to take a bus to Amalfi, then change buses for Furore.
For those driving from Naples, you’ll need to take the A3 motorway first, exiting at Castellammare di Stabia, then take the SS145 to the Agerola/Amalfi exit and finally follow the SS366 to Furore. If you’re coming from other locations on the Amalfi Coast, take the scenic SS163 road until you reach the Furore Fjord, then climb to reach the village centre.
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