If one talks of fjords, it is likely that Norway probably comes immediately to mind, however, Italy can also boast its own fjord.
The town of Furore on the Amalfi Coast is a typical town for the area in almost every aspect. However, it is differentiated from others by one extraordinary feature: its fjord. Find a holiday rental on the Amalfi Coast and you can discover it for yourself.
Located at the mouth of an overhanging valley, the fjord is a sharp recess into the rock and cliffside by the sea and was originally formed by a usually dry stream, the Schiato, that cuts down from the edge of the plateau of Agerola. In times long by it was called Terra Furoris, most likely because of how the thunderous sea slaps through the crack during storms.
The town of Furore on the Amalfi Coast is a typical town for the area in almost every aspect. However, it is differentiated from others by one extraordinary feature: its fjord. Find a holiday rental on the Amalfi Coast and you can discover it for yourself.
Located at the mouth of an overhanging valley, the fjord is a sharp recess into the rock and cliffside by the sea and was originally formed by a usually dry stream, the Schiato, that cuts down from the edge of the plateau of Agerola. In times long by it was called Terra Furoris, most likely because of how the thunderous sea slaps through the crack during storms.
The whole area is incredibly picturesque with a beach nestled at the base of the fjord, surrounded by the towering cliffs and with a view across the small, clear bay of the Tyrrhenian coast. In fact, it is such a beauty that is was picked by Roberto Rossellini, the great film director, as the location for "Miracolo" with Anna Magnani and by Federico Fellini for the movie "Amore"
The beach was formerly used as a trade landing spot and in the time of the Maritime Republic of Amalfi, goods would arrive from the sea and land on the fjord’s beach before being carried by shoulder to the upper village, via a long flight of steps.
Later, it became popular among beach-goers for fun and relaxation, rather than as a spot for business.
The beach was formerly used as a trade landing spot and in the time of the Maritime Republic of Amalfi, goods would arrive from the sea and land on the fjord’s beach before being carried by shoulder to the upper village, via a long flight of steps.
Later, it became popular among beach-goers for fun and relaxation, rather than as a spot for business.
Sadly, the beach was closed in recent years because of rock fall risk and all the passages down were blocked off with 3m tall concrete walls. However, the views of the fjord itself can still be enjoyed and it is likely one of the most perfectly picturesque locations in all of Italy.
It is, therefore, still well worth the visit, even if one can, sadly, no longer play around on the stunning beach that is located below.
It is, therefore, still well worth the visit, even if one can, sadly, no longer play around on the stunning beach that is located below.