Lake Balaton

Lake Balaton seen from the monastery.

Lake Balaton is the largest lake in Central Europe at almost 50 miles long.

Lake Balaton

How was it formed

Which rivers flow into it. River Zala

Nearby roads/motorways

Nearby villages/towns

Uses of the lake- Sports etc.

Water temperature through the year

Wildlife

Holidays

Businesses around the lake

Restaurants

Marinas

Tihany

Buying property

Holiday apartments

Monastery

History of the lake, romans etc.
Called Lacus Pelso by the Romans they started to develop the area by building manors and villas around the lake, the Northern side of the Lake was particularly used for planting vineyards on the slopes.
The area was called Balaton by the Slavs

 

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