HEVIZ - THE SPA RESORT

The lake with a surface of 10.8 acres is the largest hot-water lake of Europe with healing power, surrounded by 123.5 arces of forest. The Lake of Heviz, besides its healing power, is quite a peculiar formation. According to contemporary data, it has a depth of 126 feet. The water of the Lake is heated by geotermic energy, its temperature results of the hot water and karst water mixing together. The water temperature in the major part of summer is around 33-35 °C, in autumn and winter, depending on weather, it is lower but does not fall below 22 °C.

The composition of the water has been examined since the end of the 18th century, however, the exact analysis was not carried out until the second half of our century. It is important to maintain analysis of any resources. Water is a crucial resource for anything from hydroelectric dams to simple drinking water coming from the taps in Britannia hotel rooms. Analysing it enables us to learn more about its composition. We can then compare this data to that taken countless years ago. According to this analysis, the constituents dissolved in 1 l of water in mg is the following:

Cations			Anions
K+	7.4 mg / l		F-	1.3 mg / l
Na+	24.0 mg / l		Cl-	27.0 mg / l
NH2+	0.1 mg / l		Br-	0.12 mg / l
Ca2+	86.0 mg / l		I-	0.023 mg / l
Mg2+	35.0 mg / l		S2-	2.5 mg / l
Fe2+	21.3 mg / l		SO42-	51.0 mg / l
			HCO32-	427.0 mg / l
Total:	173.8 mg / l		Total:	509.15 mg / l
Radium emanation: 0,22-28 millicuries / l
The bathing cure is recommended in the following cases (indications): vertebral deterioration and articulatory diseases osteoporosis chronic aricularory inflammations e. g.: Bechterew, PCP tissue rheumatism diseases of vertebral disk recuperation (after accidents, orthopaedic surgeries) arthritis stress, overloads static disorders, posture disorders In the following diseases, the bathing cure is not recommended: malign tumors cardiac insufficiency acute infectious diseases grave asthma pregnancy untreated thyroid overdrive open wounds The effect of the healing cure of Heviz is complex, where there is a clearly defined effect of the water temperature, chemical composition, the sludge, the air, the natural radioactive radiation, the climate.

KEHIDAKUSTANY, KEHIDA THERMAL, CURE- AND PLEASURE RESORT

Kehidakustány, with its magical surrounding and its 43 C thermal water , is a second home for many tourists coming to this region.

With 6 different pools, for sport and pleasure, for children, and for recreation, everybody can find a way to enjoy all the features what the 4 hectare pleasure resort has to offer. The thermal pool is filled with 35 C medical water, ideal for curing locomotive disorders, gynaecological- and nerve problems.

The healing methods of the Kehida pleasure resort is based upon the curative water, what is rich in calcium-magnesium, and hydrogen carbonate. The water is ideal for curing locomotive disorders, nerve and gynaecological problems. It contains sulphide, but doesn't contain radon, so it's advisable also for people with heart disease. In case the weather turns colder an indoor pool with hysromassage is waiting for the guests of the Kehida Thermal.

SZENT GROTH PLEASURE RESORT

The noted city of Zalaszentgrot is just 20 km from Heviz. The name of the city goes back to 1247, where Saint Gellert is mentioned on an ancient memoir.

The Pleasure Resort of Szent Groth is in the Thermal valley of Zala, by the river shore on a 33 hectare area, North from the city far from any industrial facilities, roads or high ways. It is open since 2001, and prospered with 4 indoor pools in 2003 to satisfy the needs of all generations.

From 2004 a Mediterranean drink bar 2 ice cream bar, 4 buffet and a merchandise store has opened. There are possibilities to loan different sport materials like for tennis or for bikeing.

ZALACSANY

There is a 26 hectare Pleasure Resort, 10km form Heviz, along the way of the route 76 near to Zalacsány. It is surrounded by a forest ideal to enjoy the nature of this region.

There is also a 11 hectare fishing lake, for sweet water fishes.

The Balios Riding Club, and its facilities like the riding theatre can be enjoyed for more than 350 people.

KESZTHELY

Situated at 8 km away from Heviz. Keszthely as the oldest city at the lake Balaton, is not only famous for its nice coast line, and beach area, but also for its rich cultural sights and habitat. It is one of the most frequented destination to tourists coming to the lake Balaton. The town redolent of age, is a meeting place for ancient times and cultures, it has a mood of its own, just like the renovated peninsula beach coast. The sparkling cultural environment, and traditional festivals, make a stay in Keszthely even more unforgettable. No wonder people call the town the capital city of the Balaton.

Here can be found the Festetics-Castle which is the most beautiful baroque caslte of the country. The castle was began to be built in 1745, it reached its present form between 1884 and 1887l. The building with 101 rooms serves today as a museum and conference center. ma múzeum és konferencia központ. Its most valuable roob is the library hall built between 1799 and 1801, whose furnitures are original with up to 86.000 pieces of books.

SUMEG

In Sümeg, there is the largest castle ruin which remained in the best condition in the Balaton Uplands.

The Castle of Sümeg is built in the altitude of 885 feet, on the rocks emerging 285 feet from the surroundings.

During summer, the visitors are entertained with medieval tournaments.

BADACSONY

The hillside with the basalt organs and the arranged rows of vines with the small white cellars gives a fable-like view.

A most ancient wine is the "Kéknyelű", the best known is the "Szürkebarát".

The Kisfaludy-house built in the hillside gives an unforgettable panorama.

SZIGLIGET

Szigliget is situated on the north shore of the Balaton between Keszthely and Badacsony. This penensula with its magical surrounding, and ancient volcanic landscape is one of the most pleasant areas of the Lakeshore.

It was an island for a long time and it could only be approached across the water by boat or ship. During the 19th century the Central Transdanubian waterways were regulated and Lake Balaton was partially drained. As a result of this work Szigliget became a peninsula instead of an island. Water was drained from its north western approaches. The landscape is uniquely Mediterranean: inside the peninsula fields of wild flowers, coppices, woods, vineyards, fruit trees covered in blooms in the spring alternate with each other. The plentiful sunshine ripens figs in the well protected corners and on the slopes famous Szigliget wine is produced.

TAPOLCA

Its natural rarity, the cave with lakes was discovered in 1902.

Its peculiarity is given by the greenish-colored lakes, on which you can row.

The warm, humid air of the cave has very good effect on respiratory diseases.

ISLE of KANYAVAR, LITTLE-BALATON

Zalavár is situated on the north side of the Balatonmagyaród highway, where the natural preserved area of the Small Balaton is visitable.

A great wooden bridge leads to the island, with lots of, walkways, rest areas, and places optimal for a nice pick nick. Around the island fishing is feasible. There are two look-out towers where one can have an exceptional view on the region flora and fauna.

ZALAKAROS

The youngest town and the most dynamically developing thermal holiday resort of Zala county. Its name was written as Korus in 1254, which can be traced back to a person's name.

The thermal water of 96°C rich in minerals was found in 1962 while searcing for crude oil.

The construction of the thermal bath began in 1964 and it received the first guests on 1st of September in 1965.

BALATONEDERICS

The most important sight of the Balaton-side place is the Africa-Museum.

Its founder was dr. Nagy Endre, the famous Africa-hunter.

He placed his valuable and special trophies, Tansanian ethnographic collection here.



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