Head Over Heels for Furore! — The Tuscan Travelista

Furore is a little known, small hamlet between Positano and Amalfi on the Amalfi Coast. It gets its name from the sound of the raging sea pounding against the valley below! It has a population of about 800 people. It is a vertical stretch of hillside above the Mediterranean Sea. It is famous for its picturesque and dramatic fjord harbor and International Diving World Series, which takes place there in the summer. The fjord is cut from the narrow rock at the mouth of a steep valley, which has a small beach and fishing village below. A cluster of quaint fishermen's houses known as bongo appear to be carved into the cliffside!

You can view the fjord from the captivating arched bridge above on the Amalfi Coast Highway. You can also access the beach cove by the Amalfi Coast Highway. Park your car on the side of the road, climb down the stairs and enjoy a relaxed beach day at one of this region's unique location. The fjord's beach cove has very calm, bath- like, azure green sparkling waters. Do bring a pair of shoes though because the sand is a bit rocky and pebbly.

Dine at Al Monazeno, a quaint and charming beachside trattoria! Enjoy their fresh seafood along with their famous antipasti and pasta along with a chilled bottle of white or red wine! As you dine, sit back and relax from their beach lounge and take in the beautiful fjord view!

If you are lucky to visit in July, on the second Sunday, the International sports event named the "Marmeeting" takes place. It is also known as the 2015 Cliff Diving World Series!! This year it took place on July 12, 2015. The dives are made from a small platform on the Fjord of Furore bridge, at a height of 28 meters, about 92 feet high! The very courageous divers have only 3 seconds to execute a perfect dive entry into the Mediterranean water at a speed of about 100km!

You can witness the event from the beach of Furore, from a chartered boat on the sea, or from the scenic Amalfi coast highway above! This year Gary Hunt of Great Britian won the gold medal of the 29th Mar Meeting Championship with Chejo Guzman of Mexico in 2nd place with silver, and Jonathan Parades of Mexico taking the bronze!

In my opinion, the best time to visit Furore is during the summer months to take advantage of bathing in the calm warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea! Try to plan your summer visit to coincide with the International High Diving Competition! It is one not to be missed and sure to turn your head over heels for Furore! Furore is indeed the passion of la dolce vita!!!

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