Fiordo di Furore on foot: a short guide from Agerola

The Fiordo di Furore is a narrow gorge that opens onto the sea, with a tiny fishing hamlet, a little pebble beach and a high bridge over the water. From Agerola you can walk there by going down to Furore, the village just below Agerola, and then along the stepped paths that lead down to the sea. It’s a short but steep hike: going down is easy, the real test is the climb back up.

I’m Sebastiano and I live in Agerola, a few minutes from Furore. Here’s how I recommend it to my guests.

The Fiordo di Furore at a glance

Start: piazza Paolo Capasso in Bomerano (Agerola), the same as the Path of the Gods; then Furore (church of Sant’Elia)
Finish: the Fiordo di Furore beach
Main path: the Sentiero della Volpe Pescatrice (Path of the Fishing Fox), which goes down from Sant’Elia to the fjord with about 1,000 steps
Time: roughly 2 hours going down (about an hour to Furore and about an hour of steps to the fjord); times depend a lot on your pace and stops, and the climb back takes longer
Difficulty: moderate; the climb back needs good stamina
Effortless alternative: you can also reach the fjord by SITA bus (from Agerola you change in Amalfi), with the stop on the main road right above the bridge and then a short flight of steps

Why it’s worth it

One of the most photographed places on the coast, with fishermen’s houses clinging to the rock and the bridge spanning the gorge.
Furore, the “village that doesn’t exist”: it has no real centre, just houses scattered over the mountain, murals on the walls and vineyard terraces above the sea.
The Fishing Fox and Crazy Bats paths: curious names for old mule tracks built to carry goods from the sea up to the houses.

The route in brief

From Bomerano to Furore. You start from piazza Paolo Capasso in Bomerano, exactly as for the Path of the Gods. After the first stretch you leave the direction for Positano and take the one for Furore, walking on a path between vegetable gardens, terraces and vineyards down to the village: roughly an hour’s walk. If you prefer, you can also start directly from Furore.

From Sant’Elia to the fjord. From the church of Sant’Elia the Path of the Fishing Fox begins: a long descent on steps, with views of the sea that get better and better, down to the fishing hamlet at the bottom of the gorge: about an hour of steps.

At the fjord. The little beach is small and fills up quickly in summer. Under the bridge is the old fishing hamlet, with a small eco-museum (check the opening times).

Getting back. You have two choices: climb back up on foot (be ready, it’s a lot of steps), or take the short staircase up to the main road and catch the SITA bus to Amalfi, which stops above the fjord, and from Amalfi the SITA bus to Agerola. My advice: walk down and come back by bus.

When to go

Spring and autumn: the best time for walking, with few people around.
Summer: go down early in the morning. The gorge gets very hot and the beach is crowded by midday.
After heavy rain or in rough seas the beach may be closed for safety.

What to bring

Comfortable shoes with good soles (the steps are stone and sometimes smooth)
Swimsuit and towel, if you want to swim
Water, lots of it in summer
Cash for the bus and a coffee
Hat and sunscreen

Mistakes to avoid

Thinking it’s a stroll. Going down is, coming back up isn’t: be honest about your fitness.
Arriving at midday in summer. Little space on the beach and lots of heat on the steps.
Walking along the main road. The coast road is narrow with no pavement: use the paths or the bus.

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at the Fiordo di Furore? Yes, when the beach is open. It’s small and pebbly: water shoes are useful.

Can I do it with children? Going down, yes, with children used to walking. For the way back the bus is better, changing in Amalfi.

How long does it take in total? Allow half a day, at a relaxed pace, including the trip back to Agerola.

Stay near the Fiordo di Furore

Agerola sits right above Furore: staying here means having the fjord, the Path of the Gods and Amalfi all within easy reach, in a village that’s quieter and cooler than the coast. At Costa Blu, in the centre of Bomerano, you’ll find carefully kept rooms with private bathrooms and breakfast included.

«Struttura pulita, in ottima posizione per visitare la costiera, proprietario gentilissimo e cortese, buona colazione.» (Clean, in a great position for visiting the coast, a very kind and courteous owner, good breakfast.) — Andrea, Italy, April 2026

Information checked on 31/10/2026. Trails, beach opening and bus times may change: always check before you go.