The top 5 most read English articles
1. Sandy beaches on the southern shore
Sandy beaches never go out of style, and the fact that two of the most popular English-language articles were about them is the only proof we need. There are more and more sand-covered beaches around Lake Balaton and this actually is not only good for holiday-goers who prefer the soft and warm grains of sand under their feet, but it’s also beneficial for the lake’s self-purification.
2. Balaton’s biggest sandy beach is back - PLÁZS Siófok
Talking about sandy beaches we must mention Balaton’s biggest one, which is PLÁZS in the buzzing lakeside town of Siófok. The sizable sandy beach comfy sun loungers and neat beach umbrellas providing optimum circumstances for sunbathing, not to mention all the other goodness it has to offer: an active nightlife with concerts, sports facilities including yoga and SUP, but we can also just sit back and enjoy watching sports on the large projector screen.
3. 100 places to visit at Lake Balaton in 2017
“Can you recommend a good spot at Lake Balaton?” – this is a question we heard countless times already, and the fact that our list of the top 100 great spots of Lake Balaton was very popular among our foreign and Hungarian readers alike shows how relevant this question is. We hope that this list was useful and it led some of our readers to their new favorite bars, restaurants, museums, and sports clubs.
4. The most stunning guest houses around Balaton – Part III
Earlier this year we rounded up the most beautiful guesthouses around Lake Balaton. This was the third installment of this series which also shows that Balaton keeps evolving as there are always some new, amazing spots that we stumble upon. From refurbished castles and cozy cottages to clean, modern designs, there’s something for everyone among this stunning accommodations.
5. 50 restaurants not to miss at Lake Balaton
Highly popular among all of our readers regardless their language was yet another roundup: this one was all about the 50 best restaurants of Lake Balaton. These days it’s actually pretty hard to select who can make it to these lists, because there are more and more unique spots around of Lake Balaton. We hope that those who had the chance to visit any of these places agreed with our observations.
The top 5 most read Hungarian articles
1. 50 restaurants not to miss at Lake Balaton
The most read article on our Hungarian site was one of the most popular among our English-language readers as well; in it we rounded up the best restaurants Lake Balaton had to offer in 2017.
2. 21 things to try in spring near Lake Balaton
Our springtime bucket list was the second most popular among Hungarian readers: it had all the best places to visit and activities to try that make Balaton what it is during spring. Besides riding bikes and going to markets, there are things that we can do in a much more intimate way during spring than we could ever do during summer with all the crowds.
3. 10 unique beaches around Lake Balaton
There’s something at these ten beaches that make them stand out from among all the others around Lake Balaton. Some of them are sporty; some of them green, some of them are for those who are smart, some of them are for those who wish to enjoy the sights, and, there’s even something for the four-legged friends. The Hungarian-sea is trying to keep up with all the modern expectations: whether it means aiding working from the beach or fulfilling the needs of families with dogs.
4. Lake Balaton under ice – photo gallery
One of the most read Hungarian-language articles of 2017 was our report about the freezing of Lake Balaton back in January in which we collected all the best photographs and videos about the ice that ruled the lake. Although there haven’t been anything like that so far this season, there’s still a chance that we can experience it all over again this year.
5. 100 places to visit at Lake Balaton in 2017
The list of the 100 great spots around Lake Balaton was popular among the Hungarian readers as well. This list had all to best restaurants, museums, buffets, wineries, and more.
