Furore, the village suspended on the rock

Furore, once called Terra Furoris for the fury of the sea waters in its fjord, is a village that embodies history and beauty. The first traces date back to the late Roman Empire, when fugitives pursued by the Barbarians took refuge among these mountains, founding the first settlements. In 1319, a notarial deed mentions for the first time the church of San Giacomo, the heart of the first inhabited nucleus, while in the 14th century the heretical followers of Meco del Sacco found shelter in the area’s ravines. From the 15th century, Furore belonged to the noble Summonte family, known for their cultural and historiographical activities. The village preserves proto-industrial traces from the 17th century and is also famous for the love story between Roberto Rossellini and Anna Magnani in the 1950s.

What to see in Furore

 Following the hairpin bends of the Amalfi–Agerola road, one reaches Furore, the so-called “village that does not exist.” Here the houses do not form a compact nucleus, but emerge from the rocky slopes to guard the countryside. The Fiordo village, instead, lies at the foot of the cliff along the Amalfi Coast road between Amalfi and Positano. Furore is a land suspended between myth and nature, described by Katia Salvini as “a hanging garden clinging to the mountain and leaning over the blue of the sea and the sky.” Among the rocks and canyons seem to hide divinities, sirens, or fauns, evoked by the ancient heretics of free love. In the inner valley are mills and paper factories, examples of industrial archaeology, alongside fishermen’s warehouses and a small historic beach. The fishermen’s village, restored, now coexists with over one hundred murals and sculptures, transforming it into a true “painted village.” The churches of San Giacomo, Sant’Elia, San Michele, and Santa Maria stand out with their majolica domes and Giotto-style frescoes. But the real attraction is the environment: olive trees, terraced vineyards, lemon groves, wildflowers, and the blue sea in the background, while weathered walls, boats pulled ashore, and winding roads tell of a landscape that resists and continues to live thanks to its mythical charm.

Events in the village

 Furore celebrates art and culture with unique events throughout the summer. From July to September, I Giorni della Cicala offer theater, music, and dance, while at the beginning of September Muri in cerca d’Autore takes place: seven days of mural painting that have transformed the village into a true open-air museum, placing it among Italy’s “painted villages.” Here, living art becomes immediate participation and social ferment. At the end of September, the Furore Journalism Prize is awarded, while on the first Saturday of July the village hosts the Mediterranean Cup, the world championship of high diving from the famous Fiordo bridge.

What to see around the village of Furore

 Around Furore, one can discover spectacular corners of the Amalfi Coast. Just minutes away, Amalfi enchants with its Cathedral, picturesque alleys, and artisan shops. Positano, with its pastel-colored houses and evocative beaches, offers iconic views of the sea. The Sentiero degli Dei (Path of the Gods), connecting Agerola to Nocelle, provides breathtaking views of the cliffs and turquoise sea. Among lemon groves and terraced vineyards, one can visit small villages such as Praiano and Atrani, authentic hidden gems. In summer, the stretch of coast near the Fiordo also allows for swimming and diving among hidden coves and spectacular inlets.

Cover photo credits: Nade Lozance