The southernmost part of the Crimean coast has long beenis the most attractive vacation spot on the whole peninsula. Here you can find excellent natural conditions and privacy, which are so famous local beaches. Foros (Crimea) is a wonderful place for recovery, therefore, people usually come here not only to sunbathe, but also to improve their health.
Geography
Форос – это самый крайний населенный пункт на the Crimean coast. It is separated from tens of kilometers from the nearest settlements: 40 - from Sevastopol, 120 - from Simferopol and 50 - from Yalta. The area of the village is small - about 1.5 thousand hectares. The relief of Foros is determined by the main ridge of the Crimean Mountains, which separates the coastline from the rest of the land. The height of the coast above sea level is 32 meters. The soil in Foros is rocky, the coast is indented with rocky bays. Therefore, the beaches of Foros are predominantly pebbly, and the entrance to the water in some places is very sharp and steep.
Climate and weather
The climate on the Crimean coast is subtropical,Mediterranean. This means that there is a long and hot summer and a mild, short winter. The Crimean mountains do not allow cold weather masses to enter the region, and in the summer they delay precipitation. Therefore, there are much lower temperature differences between seasons than in most of the peninsula, only about 20 degrees. Summer begins in Foros in May and lasts until mid-October; on average, the summer thermometer rises to 22 degrees. In winter, there is almost no snow cover, the average temperature is 6 degrees Celsius. A lot of precipitation falls in the low season, mostly in the form of rain, but still the winter in Foros is noticeably drier than on the rest of the coast of Crimea.
Hours of sunshine per yearis about 2300, as well as, for example, in Nice. The beaches of Foros are best visited in September, when there is pleasant weather with mild warmth and minimal precipitation. The region as a whole is distinguished by a great aridity in summer, precipitation at this time of year occurs 2-3 days a month.
Features holiday on Foros
Крым в последние годы бьет все рекорды по attendance by tourists, and Foros was no exception. Several thousand tourists come here every year, and this number is steadily growing. The main difference of this settlement is the unique health conditions. The air here is saturated with beneficial phytoncides that emit cypress trees, juniper, pines and cedars, and sea iodine. In sum, this cocktail brings a lot of benefits to a person, and it was not without reason that in tsarist times it was decided to be treated for tuberculosis. The local places are particularly intimate, although it can be very crowded on the city beach during the high season. But the surroundings provide great opportunities for walking and sightseeing. In addition, the beaches of Foros are washed by the cleanest sea, which also distinguishes this village from many places in the Crimea. It was not in vain that the representatives of the authorities of the country always liked to rest in Foros. Due to the fact that the village is quite small in size, the beaches here are not very many, and they are very different from each other.
Public beaches
All state beaches in Foros are free.The main beach of the village - open, village, covered with small pebbles, sometimes on the coast there are quite large boulders, and part of the surface consists of concrete slabs. At the entrance to the water you need to be careful, because you can step on sharp stones. This is the widest coastline in the village. This beach is popularly called “Green Beach” (Foros), it is equipped with changing rooms. Here you can rent deck chairs, umbrellas and swimming equipment. There are several cafes, for sale cotton candy, coffee, pasties, a rescue station. There are always a lot of people here, as getting to Green Beach is the easiest. "Pink" beach got its name for the design of the coast with pink gravel, from which nothing is left today. The sea washed away the gravel and partially rolled it into familiar pebbles. This small piece of the coastline is famous for its clean water and a very convenient descent for divers, so here you can often see people with scuba diving. The “cold” beach is named after several springs, which make the water at the shore a little colder than other beaches. This site is divided into two parts: one - with large pebbles, the other - with small. From the equipment on the beach there is only dressing rooms, everything else needs to be brought with you.
To the public beaches can be attributed to the wildshores that do not have any signs of civilization, but they are very beautiful and there are few people on them. The most famous of them is "Treyushka" - a nude beach. It is located in a very beautiful bay and is worthy of at least one visit. Also under the beach needs are used many "abandoned" sections of the coastline with comfortable boulders, which are a lot under Foros.
Beaches resorts
More comfortable and equipped arebeaches adjacent to health facilities. But the entrance here is limited. For people who do not live in a sanatorium, a fee may be established or closed the entrance. In Foros there are 5 sanatoriums, each of which has its own beach line. The most famous is the beach sanatorium "Foros". This is the most enclosed beach, you can get here only by the spa card. The beach has a pebble covering interspersed with stones, part of the territory is covered with concrete slabs. The beach has sun beds and umbrellas, there is a good descent to the water. Around it is a park with paths and stairs. In the high season it is very close here, and getting “from the side” is almost impossible. And at other times, the guards let them go to the beach for a fee. Sanatorium them. Terletsky - the most closed and fanatically guarded. Wealthy citizens rest here, and they do not tolerate people "from the street." The beach of the sanatorium is covered with large pebbles, well equipped, there are awnings, sun beds, walking paths. In the sanatoriums "Mellas", "Young" and "Kastropol" if you wish, you can come to sunbathe by paying the entrance fee. The beaches here are small, clean and quiet.
Beach Hotels
For those who want to relax in comfort are offered.Foros hotels with private beach. These include "Villa Reoli", guest house "Chaika", "Rosemary". Each of these hotels has small beaches with all the necessary equipment: umbrellas, sun beds. This is mainly pebble beaches, some hotels make concrete pavement. Such conditions are perfect for families with children, on the beaches they usually have a small entertainment area, which is not found on public beaches. Entrance by strangers is prohibited here, so there are always very few people on “their” beaches.
Reviews of tourists
Foros beaches, reviews of which tell abouttravelers' good and bad experiences are distinguished by a high degree of “wildness”. Vacationers say that the charm of Foros is precisely in the fact that you can find a small piece of the coast and stay there in solitude. And for everyday recreation, you can choose a beach within the village line. Tourists note that the price in Foros is higher than in the major cities of the Crimea, but the people here are much smaller, and the rest is better.
What to do in Foros
The beach (Foros, Crimea) is the main bait fortourists. But besides sunbathing there is something to do. First, it walks. Foros is famous for its nature, and you need to inspect it while walking along rocky shores and coniferous groves. The best place for walking is Forsy park. For thirsty city life is always given the opportunity to go to Yalta or Sevastopol, where you can get maximum entertainment and excursions. Inquisitive tourists can visit the 19th century Kuznetsov Palace, the Julian Semenov Museum, the 19th century Church of the Resurrection of Christ.
