The Deep Valley of the Mills in Sorrento is an extraordinary site. This narrow gorge gets its name from the wheat-grinding mill that once functioned here. A saw mill was attached and a public wash-house used by the women of Sorrento. The mill became isolated from the sea during the 19th Century and the resulting rise in humidity made the area unbearable and so it was abandoned. The new climate was idea for vegetation, particularly for the fern family which thrive here. Entrance is near the Stragazzi parking area but the best view of the valley is from Via Fuorimura.
