Affordable holiday destinations around Lake Balaton – PHOTOS

As summer is right around the corner, it is very much time to start planning our long-awaited summer holiday and book a nice room somewhere. For instance, in a small town or village around Lake Balaton.

Vaccination in Hungary is continuously going on; almost half of the population has received at least its first jab. The application for the immunity certificate is already online and downloadable, which will further ease the process of travelling around in the country, as all hotels and restaurants are obligated to ask for your little plastic card.

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You do not know where to travel this year, what new places to discover? Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, this year, we will experience a significant increase in prices practically everywhere in the country, as the hospitality sector needs to make up for last year’s lost profit. Worry not, Daily News Hungary brings you a little list of some adorable settlements from the northern coast of Lake Balaton where you can spend a lovely time with friends or family while not breaking the bank.

We start our little tour in the town of Balatonalmádi, situated in Veszprém county, quite close to the City of Queens. Balatonalmádi is the perfect mixture of relaxation and fun activities. Its attractive location makes it a popular tourist destination; however, you never have the overwhelming feeling of tourists stepping on each other’s feet. The beach and its surrounding area with the park in front of it were renovated several years ago, but it is beautifully maintained every year. Little restaurants and bistros situated on the edge of the beach are open for hungry tourist both from the inside and the outside of the beach.

Balatonalmádi can be approached very easily, you have many options. Apart from getting in a car and driving all the way, the train actually stops right in front of the beach to make your travel even more convenient. Moreover, the bicycle path all around the lake also takes you to this lovely town. 

As we move to the west along the coast, we instantly arrive in Alsóörs. The small village is naturally less vibrant, but the view of the lake compensates for it. Also, due to its size and the fact that it is relatively unknown to foreign tourists, it is the perfect place in the case you would like to spend a cosier holiday with plenty of relaxation and some sports involved.