Due to its unique atmosphere, Szigliget has become a favourite among many Balaton fans. The beauty of the landscape, the romantic thatched buildings of the Öregfalu (Old Village), the crooked streets on the hillside, and the medieval castle ruins on the hilltop have been a source of inspiration for poets and writers.
Also erected in the 13th century, the Avasi church ruins (or Csonkatorony) can be found in the old cemetery, at the intersection of Iharos utca and Réhelyi út.
A blue ribbon day at Balatonfüred, with the unveiling of a new harbour, Kékszalag, capable of accommodating some 140 sailing boats.
Get on board for the new boat service between Balatonakali and Balatonszemes this summer – running from Friday to Sunday.
Think pink! The Giro d’Italia cycle race and its road show will be running through Badacsony, Tihany and Balatonfüred this Sunday afternoon, 8 May.
Catch big-name international DJs at Balaton Sound this year, which is merging with B my Lake this summer between 29 June and 2 July.