Balatonszepezd (Balatonszepezd)

Former fishing-village of 380 inhabitants built on hills along the shore and surrounded by hills and forests.

Stewards lived in the village in the 13th century, later on it was the domain of local nobies , of Veszprém Episcopate and of Somogyvár Benedictine Abbey. The inhabitants suffered a lot from the Turkish invasion were comleted with German colonists in the middle of the 18th century. Szepezd beach was established by Vince Víriusz on his own domain at the centenary who gained distinction at the time of phylloxera epidemic in the protection of vineyards and in domesticating new species. First Statutes of Bathing Association of Víriusz Domain is from 1933.

Roman calholic church ( the only votive church oh the area ) was built in the 13th century in Roman style, upon the pledge of fishermen got into a storm. The small church is erected directly above the shore on a hill, for a long period of time its white tower had showed the way home to fishermen. The reformed church and the evangelic one both built at the end of 18th century in late baroqe style are located opposite to each other in the centre of the village. Castle of dr.Gyula Sebestyén professor of ethnography built in English style in Szepezdfürdő; a huge sand-stone rock scribbled all over with Székely runic writing called Heathen Stone in the garden. Temporary exhibitions in Szepezd Gallery ( Árpád street ) in summer.

Festival for Opening the Summer Season in middle of fune, with the participation of local and regional amateur groups, on the beach. Feast of St.Stephen in August in the spiril of "Farewell to the Summer"; bonfire at boathouse, music the whole night long, all participants are guests of the village for a slice of bread and fat with onions.
Promenade with view at the hill-side above the shore goes to the neighbouring villages of Zánka and Révfülöp. Starting from the railway station ( and walking along the green route sign ) through the hillside full of vineyards we can get to Old hill (Öreg-hegy); in the meantime Lake Nyálas hidden on the top of the hill. Nice view to the western hollow of Balaton from the top of the hill (Küszöborra)

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UC-266  (Balatonlelle)

Beautiful and comfortable apartment only 450 m of the Balaton. Situation: Hungary, Balaton, Balatonlelle. Number of persons: 6. Distances: Beach for free use 450 m, Purchase and restaurant 100 m. Obengeschoss: 2 double rooms, American living room with 2 beds for 2 persons, with kitchen, with colour... more »Beautiful and comfortable apartment only 450 m of the Balaton. Situation: Hungary, Balaton, Balatonlelle. Number of persons: 6. Distances: Beach for free use 450 m, Purchase and restaurant 100 m. Obengeschoss: 2 double rooms, American living room with 2 beds for 2 persons, with kitchen, with colour television set, Bathroom with shower and with WC. Equipment: Electric cooker, Refrigerator, German coffee machine, Microwave, Terrace with garden furniture.

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mn. 17.67 EUR pers/night

UC-718  (Balatonboglár)

Room for 4 people in a pension ( 2 double bed room). The house was renewed in 2004, in the heart of the city.

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mn. 20.75 EUR pers/night

Vendégház-1928  (Balatonlelle)

The ANKA Guest Balatonlelle prices to the idyllic surroundings. Discount for children. In a guest house on the ground floor and four loft rooms. Both levels are equipped with bathroom and toilet as well. On the ground floor a large living room with TV, kitchen and dining room available for guests.... more »The ANKA Guest Balatonlelle prices to the idyllic surroundings. Discount for children. In a guest house on the ground floor and four loft rooms. Both levels are equipped with bathroom and toilet as well. On the ground floor a large living room with TV, kitchen and dining room available for guests. The dining terrace with garden furniture over the approximate distance from important objects in the guest house: * Railway Station - 10 minutes * Centre - Supermarket 400m * 2 - * Lake 500m - 500m

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Szindbád Wellness Hotel        (Balatonszemes)Customer rating: 100% (2)

The south shore of Lake Balaton almost two thousand people are still counting the township, Balatonszemes opened its doors in 2000-in the Sinbad Hotel. In summer, the genuine atmosphere of Lake Balaton, in the winter to ensure relaxation and wellness area charges guests.

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