La Amalfi Coast is one of the most magical areas ofItaly and this is where the Furore, a corner of paradise among the seas of Mediterranean. In the Fiordo di Furore the sun comes only in the early afternoon and you can have a mild climate even in the hottest summers. There is no real town, you can see here and there the houses that emerge from the rock, which is why it is often called "the country that doesn't exist". Here you can admire some beautiful ones terraced vines from which precious wines of the Amalfi Coast.
UNESCO heritage
From 1997 the Fjord is UNESCO heritage moreover, together with his own 800 inhabitants, has become one of the "most beautiful villages in Italy". The Fjord is a very reflective place that invites silence. Away from the cities the most crowded and chaotic of the Amalfi Coast; some say you can still hear the soft voice of some nymph in love than to remain hidden among the cliffs of the rock.
History
Where does the name of the city come from? Legend has it that the Diavolo has arrived in Furore but, the inhabitants of the country have been inhospitable not appreciating his presence.
The Devil took some very aggressive nettles and then ran away screaming and stamping his feet on the ground "furious". Others, on the other hand, explain that the name derives from "Terra Furoris". At one time the territory was called this way because of the waves crashing noisily on the rocks.
The Fiordo di Furore was a great center for the factories , paper productiondownstream, there is still a spreader where the paper was dried. In addition to paper, another great economic use was there milling of wheat. Roads of the small village are indicated with i names of the most important families local: Summon them, The purples, I cook them, You apply for them. The the oldest family is that of the Summonti which arrived in the Fiordo di Furore approximately around 1400.
Il Furore
When you arrive at the Fiordo di Furore you have the impression of having already been there, perhaps because they are many films who have been set yourself in this magical place. The Fjord leaves no room for imagination and shows itself in all its beauty: olive groves, vineyards, lemon groves, majolica and great blue of the Mediterranean Sea. Her beach is very small, about 25 meters, and can be accessed by passing through a path that starts from the Amalfitana state road. On some days this small beach is very crowded but it is possible to visit the other areas of historical and naturalistic interest. Every year, in the month of July, there is a international diving competition. Athletes jump from the 28 meters high bridge above sea level.
Excursions
If you are a fan of walks the paths that are found around the village are really many: the Abu Tabela trail which is located in the Pino area and lasts about 50 minutes; the Path of the Crow's Nests a little longer than the previous one. If you are a daredevil you can take the Path of the Mad Bats which lasts about 30 minutes: it starts from the Fiordo di Furore and arrives at Punta Tavola; you will pass through dense vegetation that leads to the old paper mill, now inhabited by bats and surrounded by a sinister and mysterious air. The path of the Path of the agave in bloom, lasts about an hour and a half and will take you from Punta S. Elia to Marina di Praia; between the large rock walls it crosses for a small section la love walk.
Fiordo di Furore: a wonderful village
The Fiordo di Furore is a flagship of the sustainable tourism, in full respect for nature. Here we can find the "Ecomuseum of the Fiordo di Furore”, A project for the recovery and enhancement of structures; such as mills and other water systems.
Between prickly pears, agave, aromatic plants and surprising glimpses of the Furore remains one of the most magical villages in Italy and deserves to be visited.
