Less known beaches to visit in Hungary

Summer has very well started, summer holiday started in schools. The scorching heat is also here. By the start of the holidays, beaches are gradually opening across Hungary. The summer campaign of the Hungarian Tourism Agency (Magyar Turisztikai Ügynökség, MTÜ) contributes to the successful high season in the towns offering water experiences.

Beaches across the country to attract many visitors

With the start of the school holidays, water attractions across the country are expected to attract more and more visitors, and will continue to be a magnet for tourists in the summer, according to turizmus.com. In recent years, Hungary’s beaches have been significantly improved, with family-friendly and accessible services, and a variety of sports and leisure facilities.

The renewal of 140 open-air bathing sites in a total of 73 settlements across the country has been made possible by the government with domestic funding, the Hungarian Tourism Agency said in a statement.

At Lake Balaton alone, there are more than 100 beaches to choose from, almost two thirds of which are completely free of charge, measured by length of beach.

The importance of spas for tourism is illustrated by the fact that almost one third of Hungary’s rural accommodation turnover is generated in the major spa towns. In terms of the number of nights spent, 8 of the 10 most popular rural settlements are spa towns. The remaining two are on the shores of Lake Balaton. Balatonlelle, Zamárdi and Zánka join the spa towns with the highest number of overnight stays in the beach season from May to September.

Apart from Lake Balaton, there are many places worth visiting

“At home and in the most promising sending countries, we encourage tourists to recharge their batteries on the waterfront in the summer, drawing attention to the regions of Bük-Sárvár, Debrecen and its surroundings, Tokaj and Nyíregyháza, Győr-Pannonhalma, Gyula and its surroundings, Mátra-Bükk, in addition to Balaton,” Szabolcs Juhász, Director of Tourism at the MTÜ, said.

According to accommodation data from the National Tourism Data Centre (NTAK), 70 percent of demand in terms of guest nights last year was linked to settlements outside the capital that have a popular spa. The spa experience is not only a major driver of domestic tourism. NTAK data also show that 8 out of 10 foreign visitors also visit a rural municipality with a spa.

Night beach holiday approaching!

As we reported on 19 June, the Night of the Beaches will be held again this year on 29 July. On this day, Hungarian baths are expected to be full of people wanting nothing but a good cold bath. 2023 marks the 11th edition of the Night of the Beaches. Read details HERE.