A last minute holiday home at Lake Balaton, Hungary, is a perfect escape in any season. The Hungarian Sea, as they call it, is one that will enchant all your senses, and more so, it is perfect for traveling with your family too. If you add to this the fact that a last minute holiday at Lake Balaton is also very affordable, you're already most likely packing up your bags. And right you are in doing that. This is a place where you get to rest, relax, and of course, have some fun... under the sun or not. There are tourist places here as far as the eye can see, as one may say, but if you truly wish to get lost and feel some inspiring relaxing moments wrapping you in their veil of silence, the surrounding countryside is ready to offer you that at any time here. The Lake Balaton is a place that reveals many facets of fun, a place that entertains you with water sports and a place that also brings together the fun of outdoor activities and the serenity of nature that numbs your heart. All this with a side of numerous restaurants serving Hungarian and international specialties... off you go to Hungary.
An active time at Lake Balaton is always fun
If it's fun at Lake Balaton... it most likely has something to do with water sports too. Thus a last minute holiday at Lake Balaton is one that will portray the most lovely opportunities for water sports that you would not expect to even be possible in this country when visiting cities with imposing architecture here and historical attractions that seem to redefine dignity in its all. But in Hungary, many things will surprise you with every step you take. You wish to enjoy the silence? You totally can from a last minute holiday home at Lake Balaton... you wish to enjoy the culture, and sprinkle it all up with a pedal boat ride? It's on for you at Lake Balaton. The resorts on the shores are amazingly well maintained and besides, there are also cycling and hiking routes around the lake that you can explore. Horse riding is also popular at Lake Balaton, and a hike to the volcano in Badacsony is very refreshing. How about the Kezszthely hills or the Kali basin? These are just ideas... so you can imagine.
Discover the local culture
Culture overall can be defined in so many ways... you have the wine culture, the local traditions, festivals that are famed throughout Europe... choose your favorite one on a last minute holiday on Lake Balaton. You can visit here the Csopak wine regions with their red soil, the Badacsony with the volcanic soil, the fertile valley of Scisco or Zanka, with mainly white grapes. Young winemakers have shown in recent years success and enthusiasm in their interests and this is also portrayed in the wine resulting form the Balaton Lake area. There are pretty towns around as well, including Balatonfured, Siofok, Tihany and Veszprem. Balatonfured is a seaside resort with a historic background, complete with a marina, also with a cozy center with excellent dining opportunities. You'll also find beautiful churches, spas and bathhouses. Siofok is another dynamic city at Lake Balaton where both families with children and young groups with fun on their mind feel right at home. Silver and Gold beaches offer the feel of being here on a resort on the Mediterranean... all these at the Balaton Lake.
