Overview of the beaches in Foros (Crimea)
The southern coast of Crimea is very attractive for tourists. This resort is multifaceted and attracts people of all categories. The beaches of Foros are most popular and visited during the swimming season.
general information
The beaches of the village are green, here you can observe both mountain peaks, rocky ledges, and arrays with relict plantations. Due to the rocky cliffs, the coastline seems rather rugged. The ridges alternate with bays, and the rocks - with relatively flat sections of the coast. Coverage of almost all local free beaches is pebble, and water has stones and boulders. The beaches of local sanatoria and children's camps are considered to be more equipped and attractive. The coating layer is flat here, and the banks are cleared of large boulders.
Foros is a resort of Big Yalta, it is distinguished by a well-developed resort infrastructure. It is connected with Yalta by regular scheduled routes, the same regular communication with the city of Sevastopol.
However, not all routes call in the village itself, therefore, choosing transport, you need to be more careful. Crimea is diverse for such small resort villages, and, having decided for the first time on an ecological type of recreation, it is better to choose a transfer from the airport or a taxi.
Foros is suitable for curious tourists who just choose a decent vacation spot, planning to make it permanent. There are noisy places with many cafes and restaurants where you can have fun. There are secluded quiet places, allowing you to sit comfortably on the seashore.
For walking there is Foros Park, housing prices are low, local markets are characterized by an abundance of vegetables and fruits. On the bazaars, you can profit from Crimean souvenirs.
Rest on Foros is considered calm, quiet, family, measured. In the surrounding space there are several attractions. If you get tired of beach time, you can entertain yourself with a tour of the local beauty.
Description of the best beaches
Foros is not a very large village, occupies 1.5 hectares of land. The local embankment is separated from the rest of the land by the main ridge of the Crimean Mountains. The shore is high, and the entrance to the water from the embankment is steep and deep. The coastal climate is subtropical and Mediterranean. The differences between the seasons are small here, and the temperature is about 20 degrees on the coast. This is the main temperature of the beginning of the season, at peak reaches 25 degrees and above.
In the autumn-spring season there is a lot of rain on Foros. This time is not recommended for a beach holiday., but vacationers in local sanatoriums can get wellness treatments, as well as feel the healing power of local air.
The beaches of Foros are often compared to the coastal area of Nice. Local conditions are unique for healing the body. Like any other resort in Crimea, Foros has the main city beach. The main feature of the town: accessibility, popularity, convenience. Foros city beach It has a convenient promenade, the coast is covered with small pebbles.
The entrance to the water is gentle, it is safe, suitable for children.
Another free local beach is called "Central". It has a second name - "Green"that bribes tourists a little, dreaming to see the beautiful thickets of greenery. However, there is nothing primordial in this place.
The convenience of this beach is in the immediate vicinity of the market, where you can buy everything you need to relax. This beach is one of the longest in the village, it has enough width to accommodate holidaymakers. On the beach there is a diving center.
The long beach is characterized by a diverse landscape.Here and small small pebbles, and stony places, and large rocks. The beach is equipped with changing rooms and toilets, there is no other infrastructure. Chaise or lounger to grab with you. The place is well-kept, the territory is monitored by the owners of the coastal cafe. Once this place was considered wild, the coast was in seaweed, because of which the water near the coast was really green.
Beach called "Silent Cove" not at all quiet, on the contrary, it is characterized by frequent storms. This is also a fairly long pebble beach, dominated by green vegetation. The place is popular because of the clear water and considerable depth near the coast. Here divers stop. On the shore, you can rent various boats. To the shore also approach route boats from Yalta.
Many of the beaches of Foros are private, and belong to one or another boarding house and health center. For example, A good children's beach belongs to the boarding house “Foros”. The beach is available for all categories of holidaymakers, you can come with your children. Somewhere from 9 to 12 and from 15 to 18, the coastal strip of this beach may be occupied by children resting in the camp. On the shore at this time is very noisy and restless.
The best time for a beach holiday with your children is in the early morning or in the afternoon. On the beach you can find traditional water activities. The beach is equipped, there is a rescue and medical facilities.
Beach sanatorium "Foros" It has a good part-pebble beach, but the infrastructure is not very developed, there is no entertainment here. Holidaymakers are attracted by the beauty of local landscapes, peace and quiet.
The entrance to the beach is free, but you need to take the accessories for the rest with you.
On Foros there are many private equipped beaches that can be visited only by guests of boarding houses or recreation centers. Most of the coast is pebbly, with the presence of entertainment, security. These include beach resort "Terletsky". Features of the place: the presence of video surveillance, comfort and tranquility. There are wild beaches on Foros, where they rest with tents and sleeping bags. The place chosen by the "savages" is notable for its solitude, it is located far from the resort bustle. Around a lot of vegetation, good natural species.
How to choose?
Choosing a beach on Foros is not easy. This coast is suitable for various beach activities. For example, for surfing, you can choose "Silent Bay". This is a rocky shore, though not with such big waves.
The ebb and flow here is insignificant, so The general appearance of the beach area does not change during the whole season. Pay attention to the depth of the beach. Someone likes the depth of 1.5-2 meters, and someone needs to immediately dive into the hundred-meter depth. Both the first and second beaches on Foros are. You can try the charms of both types and choose the most suitable option.
Another important indicator of the beach - the scenery on the beach. There are places on Foros with landscaped design, there are also beaches with wild vegetation. The coast can be absolutely no vegetation, rocky, there are neat pebble embankments. Many wild local beaches are popular with tourists just because there are few people here. In general, such banks are not equipped, they are uncomfortable for staying with children.
Everyone has their own taste, but Foros has the largest selection of various beaches from all the existing offers of the Crimea.
The type of beaches in this area is pebbly, there are no sandy beaches. Lovers soak in the small grains of sand, these beaches just do not fit. The size of the local beaches are small but comfortable. Spacious sea coast is not found here. The owners of boarding houses and recreation facilities simply cannot equip volleyball and football grounds, summer terraces and other beach amenities due to the narrow coastal strip.
Resting on the local sea coast, you can definitely not be afraid of poisonous jellyfish, sharks, rays, sea urchins and snakes. There will be no unpleasant encounters with marine predators, as there are no such ones here. Additional services may be provided on local beaches, but they may not be available. For some, just enough food and comfortable sun beds, while others need to walk on scooters, bananas, boats, kayaks, there are diving enthusiasts. The choice of such entertainment depends on your personal budget.
If you have enough money, of course, you can choose beaches with a variety of services.
Not the last criterion for choosing a beach is temperature. The average temperature on Foros is + 22-25 degrees. Under these conditions, you can get a good tan, and at the same time do without sunburn. There are no penetrating winds in the area, so you can spend time comfortably and with pleasure.
Reviews
Foros settlement is recommended for selection by 84% of users who respond positively to nature, climate, culture, ecology, but do not rate infrastructure very well. One of the main advantages of the area, according to travelers, are the gorgeous views and affordable housing prices. Of the disadvantages are too stony beaches and lack of entertainment. Knowledgeable tourists are advised to purchase products in advance, in Sevastopol, and then go on holiday to Foros, because in local shops it is becoming more expensive.
Those who traveled by private transport from Sevastopol to Foros consider it very beautiful. The Crimean mountains, the sea - all the beauty of these places opens on the way to the resort. Those who visited Foros celebrate the beauty of the local park. Those who visited the local landmark, the church on the rock, celebrate the beauty of the interior decoration, as well as good preservation of the external appearance. There are also attractions: the Mellas Palace, the Kuznetsov House, where Gorky and Shalyapin met.
Sea water is warm, because the coves are small and have time to warm up in June. Foros is considered a cozy place, suitable lovers of natural beauty and a quiet holiday.
There are a lot of early negative reviews about Foros. But over time, the town settles itself and takes the form of a good resort town.
For information on which beaches can be visited in Foros, see the following video.