One of the best areas of Hungary for the tourist is the region around Lake Balaton, where there are many resorts and some good beaches. The area is particularly popular with the locals throughout the long hot Hungarian summer.
The region is also home to many vineyards, and with the ever improving reputation for the local wines, many tourists take time out from their holiday to enjoy a day sampling the latest vintage and picking up one or two bottles to enjoy when they get home.
In the winter, the Carpathian Mountains offer some of the best value skiing in Europe, and many resorts are developing throughout the South East and East of the country. Accessible by train or car from Budapest, the resorts offer Alpine standards of skiing and snowboarding at a fraction of the price, and there are hotels and lodges to suit all budgets.
