Foros in Crimea: history, weather, attractions, housing

The Crimean peninsula is unique, it is difficult to find an equal in all of Europe, and also in Asia. But even in this brilliant corner of the planet there are their best places. Among them stands out Foros.

If you search Foros on the map, this settlement is located in the very south of the Crimean peninsula: in the interval from Yalta to Sevastopol. The village has a picturesque park that saturates the atmosphere with healing aromas. No wonder there were government residences for quite a long time.

It is reliably known that the written mention of Foros was first recorded in the documentation of the treasury department of medieval Genoa in 1360. The name itself is given to the city by the Greeks who founded it.

Compared to the end of the 1980s, when the summer residence of the President of the USSR was located in Foros, it has become much more affordable. Every year, a stream of tourists from around the world spills out to the nearby Cape Sarych. The climate of the village is useful for a variety of diseases.

Besides beautiful nature, Foros is famous for its abundance of historical monuments of various eras. In this seemingly small territory, a significant number of events occurred. Along with beach and sightseeing, here you can find a number of youth activities, including violent dancing. By environmental indicators, these places stand out even against the background of other parts of the Crimea. The total number of residents of Foros exceeds 2100 people.

Holidays in the urban village of Foros can be accompanied by accommodation either in the private sector or in “serious” hotels. When choosing the first option, a direct agreement with the owners plays an important role.Lack of intermediaries helps save substantial money. Speaking of sanatoriums you must definitely mention the “South”, which in the pre-perestroika era was considered one of the best options in the country. But even today, many travelers willingly come here, hoping to improve the condition of the respiratory system and circulatory system.

Of the alternatives worth mentioning Grand Fleur Hotel. It offers even modest but quite comfortable rooms, partially equipped with terraces. Despite the absence of frills, all the minimum necessary things are there. A clean and well-maintained private beach is located close to housing.

A comfortable life is possible in guest house Forossea. Any of the five rooms of this institution fully complies with the luxury category. Experienced designers have worked on the interiors. Reliable climate control systems are provided, solid furniture and the required household equipment are selected.

True, they have to organize their meals independently. Some guests cook in the shared kitchen, while others visit the neighboring restaurant.

Of the boarding houses of Foros, the institution named after Terletsky stands out. It is designed for almost perfect, elite accommodation in the village. In Crimea there are not so many hotel establishments with such a high class of service. Terletsky's boarding house restaurant serves several cuisines of the world.

When choosing options with your own beach and ready-made meals, it's worth a closer look to the sanatorium "Foros". The administration guarantees that guests will enjoy a quiet comfortable stay. The last major reconstruction took place here in 2017.

The distance to the sea is 100 m. The pebble beach at the sanatorium stretches 200 m in length. For money, you can rent a boat, jet ski, bike. A visit to the sanatorium is indicated for people with the following problems:

• diabetes;
• digestive system problems;
• malfunctions of the musculoskeletal system, heart and blood vessels;
• overweight;
• problems with the upper respiratory tract (with the exception of tuberculosis).

In the sanatorium there are:

• conference hall;
• seawater pool;
• solarium;
• disco;
• tour agency;
• gyms and gyms;
• tennis courts;
• children's leisure room.

Parking in the area is easy.

If not limited only to spa programs, then we can mention Hotel "Smotrych", located on the first beach line. You can get from it to the center of the village in 5 minutes on your own.

The hotel administration has provided the possibility of using free internet. There are 10 rooms in the building; smoking guests are not accepted. Among the additional services it is worth mentioning the delivery of products to the rooms, transfer; from the exit to the street to the nearest beach - 170 m.

Positive ratings among vacationers stably causes Villa Foros. Suites and junior suites are equipped with air conditioning and minibars. From the balconies you can see all the beauty of the sea. Visitors have access to free Wi-Fi.

Room service is available if necessary. You can use the street parking, send the children to play on the street, or book a walking tour.

If ordinary hotels are not too tourists, then it is worth considering the option of accommodation at Yuzhak campsite. The tent is set aside relatively close to the parking lot for visitors. There are toilets and a shower; camping organizers took care of the opportunity to buy water.

Recreation center located on Kosmonavtov street and has 5 rooms.Three of them are in a common wooden house, each occupies 18 square meters. m. The other 2 are located in detached houses. The bathroom has a shower, toilet, sink, fixed hair dryer. The rooms are equipped with:

• sleeping places with orthopedic mattresses;
• armchairs;
• bedside tables;
• wardrobes;
• tables;
• TVs for 29 programs;
• refrigerators;
• air conditioning equipment.

The sea is located 400 m from the recreation center, and you will have to go to a bus stop with a maximum of 300 m. Children from 3 years old are accommodated in additional places for free. There is parking in the yard. Meals are not provided, a shuttle service is available at an additional cost.

Payment is accepted cash only. No pets are allowed. The rules of living at the base mean the removal beyond its boundaries of those who are inclined to make noise or who decide to celebrate some kind of celebration. When booking, you can reserve rooms for at least 3 consecutive days. For an economy class room they charge from 2000 rubles per day.

From private housing, it is worth considering options such as the guest house "Figs", cottages on Terletsky and Foros descent, apartments on the Green Beach, etc.

The characteristics of Foros cannot be reduced only to its general description and the capabilities of local hotels. First of all, the weather conditions that develop here in the summer deserve attention. Compared to the average rainfall in the Yalta region, it is much drier. No more than 400 mm of precipitation in all forms falls in a year, in Yalta - 550 mm, and in Sochi (for comparison) - 1100 mm.

The total number of sunny days (per year) in Foros is slightly less than in other cities of Crimea, but it was these conditions that made the resort so pleasant for vacationers. Low air humidity and often blowing breezes significantly improve the perception of hot Black Sea days. Peak tourist activity in Foros falls on the period from July 15 to August 20.

On some days of September it can get a little colder. But this will last a maximum of three days, and then sunny warm weather will definitely return. Judging by the reviews of vacationers and locals, often the warmth persists throughout the first ten days of October.

However, one should not rely on such a favorable development of events. Water may be cooled due to a change in wind direction. This is usually due to either strong northeasterly or long westerly winds. When they blow from the northeast, warm water leaves the coast, and layers, usually located in the depths of the sea, rise up.

Climatic parameters of Foros made him a very good help in the treatment of a number of diseases.

But you can not, of course, reduce the rest with the children only to enjoy the sun, warm sea and sand. Moreover, there is something to look at, in addition to the coastal strip. Often sightseeing begins with the house-museum of A. G. Kuznetsov. It was this man who took the first steps in resort development of the territory and in arranging its infrastructure. The estate of the famous figure was visited by many famous cultural figures of the late XIX - early XX centuries.

The mansion, built very quickly by the standards of the time, had an amazingly beautiful and very harmonious design on the outside, and was luxuriously furnished inside. Even the leading art galleries would not mind receiving the same collection of paintings.

Of the natural attractions of the southern coast of Crimea, or rather, its western part, it is worth mentioning Laspi Bay. A bus even goes there, and flights are organized for good reason. The appearance of the bay is amazing.

Previously, after heavy rainfall from the tops of the nearest mountains, mudflows flowed down, and then for some time the terrain changed. On the shores of the bay year-round temperature is maintained from +15 degrees Celsius.

Nearby is an attractive tract Batiliman, which is delimited from two sides. capes Sarych and Aya. North wind successfully delayed rocks of Kokiya-Kaya and Kush-Kaya. Many exotic plants are found in Batiliman, and individual trees have been living for about 1000 years.

Having traveled along the Yalta-Sevastopol road in the direction of Mukhalatki, tourists can get to the Devil's staircase. Climb to it under its own power from the village of Oliva. Some travelers book tours with a transfer there. These tours are sold by guides awaiting customers near the Foros market.

Previously, an ancient trade route ran through this place. The name "Devil's Staircase" is by no means a mystical origin. This place was very convenient for attacks by various robbers. No one knows how many fights took place here, how many were dead and wounded. But since the middle of the XIX century, when it became possible to travel along the Baydar Pass, the flow of goods has sharply decreased, and since 1972 the gorge has been of purely tourist significance.

Romantic lovers should definitely visit cape Sarychwhere is the lighthouse built in 1898. Near this place, a mass of plants from the subtropics grows. Some of them are listed in the Red Book.

But in Foros itself there are many interesting sights. Among them - Mellas Palacewhere the road leads to the embankment. The building embodies the best ideas of medieval architecture.

A nearby vineyard park is located. Mount Sail it is isolated from other rocky formations of the Celebi massif. The height of the Sail is 150 m. It has attracted the attention of climbers for a long time.

Foros also book tours in:

• Museum of Julian Semenov;
• Shuldan Monastery;
• a fortress located on Mount Isar Kaya;
• Skelsky cave;
• dolphinarium;
• Bakhchisaray Palace;
• to the wineries "Inkerman" and "Golden Beam".

The nearest airport to Foros is located in Simferopol, you can get here from all the major cities of Russia. It is worthwhile to purchase tickets in advance, because at the height of the season they will rise in price sharply. For example, in winter, a seat on a flight from Moscow to Simferopol costs from 5500 rubles round trip. And buying tickets on the last day before departure, you will have to give at least twice as much one way.

The terminal of the Simferopol airport is quite modernly equipped, every day it receives a large number of flights from different cities.

The bus station is located near the old terminal, trolleybuses also depart from there. First you have to go to Yalta, and then after transferring to the suburban route - to Foros itself. An alternative solution is to ride a Fly and Bus minibus. You will have to pay 500 rubles for the ticket, you need to reserve seats directly in the arrival hall.

There is another way: take the 49th bus to the Kurortnaya bus station. Trolleybuses of routes 17 and 20 go there. And already from this station almost hourly buses leave for Foros.

When choosing a taxi trip from the airport, it is worth remembering that each kilometer of the road costs 25 rubles. It is recommended that you submit your application in advance via the Internet, rather than at the reception. If you travel by car yourself, the path will go through:

• Kerch;
• Theodosius;
• Nasypnoye village;
• Alushta;
• Yalta.

Reviews about Foros are mostly positive. Among its advantages are called excellent views and affordable cost of leisure. At the same time, rest at the resort is suitable exclusively for lovers of secluded, quiet life.

Among the shortcomings are the fact that the beaches are too "stone", and other activities are not particularly organized here. Going into the sea is quite difficult.

To enjoy the best beaches of Foros, you need to get up as early as possible and depart as far as possible from its center. This is the only way to find yourself in quiet, comfortable places with impeccably clean water. Or you can check into a private hotel with a private beach. Cafe Foros is fed quite well, the prices are quite reasonable. Here you can taste the local young wine.

The following video will tell about the features of rest in Foros.