Balatonfoldvar Attractions
The small town of Balatonföldvár (alt. 108m (355ft); pop. 2200) can look back on a long tradition as a bathing resort. Beautifully situated and criss-crossed with parks, this holiday center boasts a sizeable bathing beach and the largest marina on Lake Balaton. Remains of the ditch around the Iron Age earth fortifications (Földvár) - from which the town gets its name - can still be seen. Carbonated water bubbles forth from a fountain near the railroad station. In the harbor bay, between the breakwaters of the 246m (810ft) long mole, lies the little island of Galambsziget (Dove Island), a sun-worshippers' paradise.
In the evenings people like to stroll along the mile-long promenade lined with plane trees. The promenade is named after the great Hungarian hydraulic engineer Jenö Kvassay.
In the evenings people like to stroll along the mile-long promenade lined with plane trees. The promenade is named after the great Hungarian hydraulic engineer Jenö Kvassay.
