A Journey through the Amalfi Coast: Fiordo di Furore

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**This post is the 6th of a 8-post series discussing what to see in this town of the Amalfi Coast (You can check out the other parts in the list below, separated by each specific town. Everything is also summarized in another post here.**

The Amalfi Coast is one of the premier destinations in not just Italy, but the whole of Europe. Situated on the South side of the Sorrentine Peninsula, it is a collection of village towns that bear fine churches, plentiful beaches, and stunning coastlines. The entire area is named after the town of Amalfi which is the main historical and political center, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Each town has a different vibe so it worth checking out multiple ones on your visit. I personally was able to see Ravello, Minori, Maiori, Amalfi, Atrani, Fiordo di Furore (the beach), and Positano, but I hope to come back someday to also check out Praiano and Conca dei Marini.

In this blog post, I will cover the beach of Fiordo di Furore. The village of Furore is located higher up on the cliffside, but the beach is the most notable attraction of the town. The beach is a ria, or coastal inlet, created by the Schiato torrent. It is a popular destination for swimmers with its emerald colored water and arched bridge facade.

Check out my drone video of Fiordo di Furore on the Amalfi Coast below!

You can see all my Amalfi Coast related blog posts below:

• Ravello (A Journey Through the Amalfi Coast: Ravello)

• Minori ( A Journey Through the Amalfi Coast: Minori)

• Maiori (A Journey Through the Amalfi Coast: Maiori)

• Amalfi (A Journey Through the Amalfi Coast: Amalfi)

• Atrani (A Journey Through the Amalfi Coast: Atrani)

• Fiordo di Furore (A Journey Through the Amalfi Coast: Fiordo di Furore)

• Positano (A Journey Through the Amalfi Coast: Positano)

• Summary (A Guide to the Towns of the Amalfi Coast in Italy)

As alluded to before, the fjord is not actually a fjord, but a ria, caused by the Schiato torrent between rocks (cliff faces in this circumstance), that created a valley which opens to the sea. The name Furore, meaning ‘Fury’, comes from the deafening sounds of the crashing waves on the cliffside. There is a very small fishing village right behind the beach that dates back to the 17th century.

The town of Furore is perhaps not as noteworthy as the other towns on the Amalfi Coast. It is located about 500 meters from the coastline, of where the famous beach is located. Nonetheless, sights such as the Church of Sant’Elia, St. Giacomo and Michele Churches, along with the open-air museum of Murals are worth visiting.

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How to get to Fiordo di Furore

In order to get to Fiordo di Furore, you will have to get yourself to Italy and then to the Amalfi Coast first. The best airport to fly into is Naples Airport (NAP), followed by taking a train to the city of Salerno. If you want a cheaper option, you can go by bus.

• Take the SITA 5000 bus to Salerno from Naples City Center

• Take the SITA 5003 bus to Salerno from Naples Airport

• *There is also a Direct Bus that goes from Naples to Amalfi, however it runs 1-2 times daily and takes 2 hours. Just look for SITA bus 5020.*

Then from Salerno, you can:

1. Take a ferry from Salerno to Amalfi (the ferry also stops at Vietri Sul Mare, Cetara, Minori, Maiori, and Positano).

   • Followed by taking SITA bus number 5070 to Fiordo di Furore.

2. Take SITA bus number 5120 from Salerno bus station to Amalfi.

   • Followed by taking SITA bus number 5070 to Fiordo di Furore.

3. Take a taxi direct to Fiordo di Furore.

Option #2 is the cheapest option and the one we ended up doing. We rarely take taxis if public transport is available. You can get bus tickets at any Tabacchi in Italy, but usually only with cash.

Useful Tips

• The bus taking you to Fiordo di Furore stops just above the iconic arched bridge and right in front of the stairs that take you down to the beach. You can take in the views from above before heading down but if you want to get a good spot, I would recommend walking down right upon arrival.

• This place is undoubtedly one of the more popular spots in the entire Amalfi Coast, so it is reasonable to expect it to be busy at most times of the day. Indeed when we went, we arrived at around 10am and there were about 50 people already there. Fast forward to around noon and there was maybe 150 people. Furthermore, the nearby cliffs in the morning cast a shadow on the beach itself, until about 1pm where most of the beach becomes illuminated by the sun (still enjoyable at any time of day!).

• There are no food vendors at the beach, just a man who rents out beach chairs so be sure to pack accordingly.

• The only issue we had was trying to catch the bus back to Amalfi as they are rarely ever on time and long lines of people all clamoring to get on the bus doesn’t guarantee you a departure on the first bus you see.

• If driving, there is no parking at Fiordo di Furore. The closest place is at Marina di Praia in Praiano. Then you have to walk two kilometers to get to the beach.

• There are a number of boat trips that leave from Naples or other parts of the Amalfi coast that will take you right to the mouth of the beach (directly under the bridge) for just a quick view, before backing out and continuing on their way.

If you want to check out more of the Amalfi coast, check out my blog post on the town of Positano. Also feel free to read more about all the towns and villages of the Amalfi Coast that we visited on this trip.

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