I hope you enjoy your stay in our village and collect all the good memories of Gyenesdiás.If you are planning your holidays or just want to have a short trip, it is worth taking a look at what we have to offer. Hungary and Gyenesdiás offer you such experiences that will always remain in your heart as unforgettable memories for ever.
If you are planning a family vacation with children, Lake Balaton, the so-called ”fresh-water see” may be the ideal place for you. The smooth and shallow water offers a safe and pleasant way of passing free time. The Lake and its surroundings attract lovers of swimming as well as numerous different water sports (sailing, wind-surfing, boating, rowing), fishing and other recreational activities. You can try horse-riding, archery, shooting (skeet, running target) and play sports (tennis, cycling, volleyball, football etc). You can take part in numerous cultural events, programs of the settlement and the local vicinity, or you can visit fortresses and ruins. The deservedly world-famous thermal bath of Hévíz and the spa of
Zalakaros and Kehidakustány are becoming more and more popular.
Lovers of nature can roam about Keszthely Hills to seek relaxation in a wonderful combination of quiet landscape, fauna and air. Varied forests, plants, look-out towers and rest places (Nagymezõ "Great Field" with playground and barbecue site is a popular one) make this region attractive for day-trippers. The flora and fauna of Little-Balaton are also worth visiting.
In addition, visitors can enjoy the Hungarian cuisine with famours delicious wines and the art of hospitality. Visitors of Hungary and Gyenesdiás will spend a marvellous holiday here while discovering a culture, a lifestyle and a nation. Those who accommodate themselves at private houses, will become members of a family at times making unbreakable friendships and return as really good friends or members of a family. Those who have ever been here are likely to come back.
Why not to take the opportunity and visit Gyenesdiás.
Jenõ Szalóky
mayor