Overview of Foros sights in Crimea

In the summer, many people go to rest in the warm lands with their family. Today, Crimea is considered a popular resort among tourists. In this article we will talk about rest in a place Foroswhich is located on the peninsula.

Foros is a small town that is part of the Yalta urban district. This picturesque resort place is located in the southern part of the Crimean peninsula. Its height above sea level is almost 30-32 meters.

The sea in Foros is always crystal clear, as two strong sea currents flow along the coast. Cold air currents practically do not penetrate the city, because it is surrounded on all sides by powerful mountains and rocks that do not allow wind.

All beaches located on the territory of Foros are pebble. There are only 4 city beaches, but there are also separate coastal areas located near sanatoriums and rest houses. All of them are equipped with the necessary facilities for tourists (changing rooms, umbrellas, protecting from sunlight, deck chairs and boat rental).

In the resort village there are summer residences of many famous personalities, among which the houses of Gagarin, Gorbachev, Gorky can be distinguished. You can also find several government resorts here.

Foros is rich in beautiful sights, the description of which can be found in any guide.So, a popular place for tourists in the village is Foros Church. This monument is located on a mountainous hill. It can be seen from anywhere in Foros. The golden dome of this church is brightly lit at night.

Another attraction is Skelskaya cave. It is located next to the Foros Church.

The cave is small in size, but at the same time there is quite cold and a high level of humidity. Therefore, it should be visited in comfortable and waterproof clothing.

Also considered a popular place Foros Park. It is one of the most picturesque places of the city. In addition to a huge number of beautiful vegetation and sculptures in the form of deer, in the park you can see a place called "Paradise". It represents several beautiful lakes, in each of which water lilies grow.

There is a park on the territory of the Foros sanatorium, in which anyone can rent a relaxation room. Entrance to the park itself is free for everyone.

Foros beaches are also popular with tourists. In the warm season, you can engage in various water sports, including diving. You can rent a boat, boat or jet ski. From here, cruise ships depart for cape aya.

Picturesque and beautiful sights are not only in Foros itself, but also in its environs.

Near this cape are the most beautiful Crimean mountains. The height of the stone ledges can reach 600-700 meters. You can get to this place by going down to the sea and driving through the Yuzhny sanatorium.

This attraction is also located on the outskirts of Foros. It is located near Cape Nicholas. The estate belonged to Prince Raevsky. The house is located in a quiet and completely sheltered from the winds place. Currently, a cottage town has been built on the territory.

This cape is located between Foros and the village of Laspinskaya Bay. This place is considered the southernmost point of the Crimean peninsula. It is a steep and hunchbacked slope. Previously, the entire cape was covered with dense juniper forests. Currently, there are motels and pensions.

It is located on Cape Sarych and is called "Dawn." You can get to the cottage without much difficulty, but it is impossible to go inside the building, since entrance there is strictly prohibited.

Today in Foros there are many places for families with children. Among them can be distinguished water park "Blue Bay". This center is a whole complex of water activities. It consists of 8 spectacular slides, 6 pools and various cafes and restaurants.

Another popular attraction for children is a bike ride through the picturesque places of Foros. An interesting option is a mini-camping trip with a tent for the whole family.

Also in the village there is a musical and puppet theater in which you can spend time with your children. You can visit the planetarium or the zoo. Many tourists with children prefer going to the cinema.

The most popular among tourists are Foros Park and Foros Church. But in addition to these attractions, in the village you can see other no less popular places.

This attraction is a whole palace and park complex, the construction of which was laid by the Russian merchant Kuznetsov. The facades of the building are decorated with decorative stone. Inside it is decorated with wall panels with landscapes. The place is surrounded by a picturesque park in which cypresses, palm trees, cedars, pines and firs grow.

This pass is located a little east of Foros. It leads into the very depths of Crimea. From afar, this place resembles a huge staircase with steep steps along which there is a trail. Walking along this path, you can see about 40 sharp turns. The pass, although quite steep, has no danger to humans, so the passage through it is open.

These monumental gates separate part of the coast and the valley of Crimea. This is an architectural and historical monument of the peninsula.

This place is famous for its mudflows. All year round, the bay holds a temperature of about 15 degrees heat. It is famous for its crystal water.

This attraction has the appearance of a huge rock wall, the length of which is about 7 kilometers. Its beginning is near the Baydar Gate, and the end is near the Shaitan-Merdven Pass.

In another way, this attraction is also called the Kalendskaya trail. This road leads directly to the Devil's Ladder. It was built by legionnaires from Rome. The length of the trail is about 8 kilometers.

In Foros, you can visit the summer house of the famous writer Semenov. During the tour you can see his personal belongings. Entrance to the museum is free.

The water temperature on this beach is always slightly lower than on the others. This is due to the fact that under water there are a large number of cold springs.

It is located a little east of the city. It is a small bay with a pier. On both sides it is surrounded by stripes of beach with a pebble-strewn shore.

This building in appearance resembles a medieval castle. Previously, it belonged to the writer A. Tolstoy. Around the palace there is a small picturesque park, on the territory of which there is a decorative fountain and rare species of vegetation.

In another way, this place is also called the "Crimean Stonehenge". This mystical place has 9 large stones. They have the shape of teeth and are arranged around one main sacred stone. The first sun's rays fall precisely in the central part of this stone circle.

Near Foros runs the old road Sevastopol-Yalta. It is located along the new highway under the rocky ledges of the Baydar-Kastropolskaya wall. Most often, they pass along this path to get to the Baydar Gate.

It is located in the Baydar Valley. The Uzundzha River flows along its bottom. Many waterfalls and boilers are formed in the channel of the reservoir. But at the same time, the walking route to this attraction is rather difficult, therefore it has not yet been spoiled by numerous tourists.

This place is at the bottom of the black sea. It was formed in the XIX century due to a strong earthquake. The huge boulders formed after this allowed the formation of a large stone garden. It is located near Cape Sarych at a depth of about 30 meters. Visit the attraction with experienced divers.

It is located a little west of Foros. The cause of its flooding is also reliably unknown. The length of the vessel is about 130 meters. The ship was flooded at the beginning of the twentieth century. The dry cargo ship is located at a shallow depth, so it can be freely viewed by divers. Moreover, even beginners can visit the attraction.

It is a series of ruins that remained after the destruction of the ancient fort. The fortress was built at an altitude of almost 800 meters, next to it is the Devil's Staircase. The fortress is almost completely surrounded by steep and high cliffs. Entrance to the attractions is free and free for all tourists.

In this review you can see the Crimean city of Foros, learn about its location and attractions.