Siofok, Lake Balaton - South Shore, Hungary
Resort Siofok
Siofok is ideal for families with small children as the beaches are very child-friendly and the water along the south shore of Lake Balaton is shallow. Siofok is also great for young people with its many entertainment possibilities and active lifestyle. Large, famous, busy holiday resort directly by the Balaton Lake, in a busy, central position, 100 km south-west from Budapest, 50 km south from Balatonfüred. In the resort: supermarket, shops, butchers, bakers, boutiques, post office, bank, restaurant, bar, disco, night club, casino, folklore evenings, concerts, evening entertainment, cinema, attractions. Indoor pool, thermal pool, wellness centre, fitness centre, sauna, sun bed, health cures, massage. Besides: chemist, doctor. Access: motorway M7 Budapest, exit number 105 "Siófok". Access by train Budapest - Siófok - Nagykanizsa. Railway station in the resort. Harbour Siófok. Car ferry Szántód/Balaton Süd - Tihany/Balaton Nord 12 km. Szekesfehervar 45 km. Balatonfüred 50 km. For arrivals by plane: airport FlyBalaton Sármellek (SOB) 80 km, Budapest (BUD) 140 km.
Siofok in summer
Beach, 2 km long, up to 100 m wide, gently shelving, with beach facilities, suitable for children. Sandy beach, 100 m long, up to 50 m wide, gently shelving, with beach facilities, suitable for children. Water park "Galerius Siófok". Sports harbour. Sailing, sailing school. Tennis, squash. Minigolf. Riding. Fishing (permit required). Bicycles paths, bicycles for hire. Children's playground.
Region information Lake Balaton - South Shore
The region Lake Balaton - South Shore
The entire south bank is lined with small towns with a Mediterranean atmos-phere. The beaches of the south bank slope gently and are perfect for families with small children. From Siofok to Boglar, a long promenade lines the lake -beaches. There are moorings available in most of the resorts. For this reason, the lakes-hores are very popular with sailing enthusiasts. Most of the houses are -situated near the lake and only a short walk through the lovely alleyways lined with flowers to reach the shores. Numerous entertainment and activities await the holidaymaker. Siofok, county town of Balaton, was given the title ”the town of flowers” at an international competition in 1997. This small lively town offers several night-clubs, restaurants, cafes with terraces as well as lovely parks and gardens.
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