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r A Tour Around Lake Tisza
Tips for Drivers
Although it is today considered one of the natural 8 Négyes Tour length: 71 km (44 miles)
wonders of Hungary, Lake Tisza is, in fact, an Peregrine falcons are just one DózsatelepDózsatelep Stopping-off points:
Mező-Mező-
artificial lake, created in the early 1970s when the of many bird species which KövesdKövesd Borsodi-Borsodi- Outside Tiszafüred the best
places to eat are the small
River Tisza was dammed for the irrigation of enjoy the microclimate vánkavánka TiszavalkTiszavalk pensions and restaurants of
generated by the lake
the Great Plain. Covering 127 sq km (49 sq miles), waters. Of the 380 species Abádszalók, while Kisköre has a
it is second in size only to Lake Balaton, and is found in Hungary, up good choice of pensions offering
increasingly challenging its more famous neigh- to 200 can be seen PusztarábolyPusztaráboly fine local food. Though not part
of this tour, note that the area of
bour as a popular summer holiday destination. at the Lake Tisza the lake north of motorway 33 is
Nature Reserve.
Most of the northern part of the lake is a protected part of Hortobágy National Park
nature reserve, much loved by birdwatchers, and accessible only with a guide.
and accessible only with a guide. Füzesabony,Füzesabony,
EgerEger Tisza Tisza
ÚjlőrincfalvaÚjlőrincfalva

DebrecenDebrecen 1 Tiszafüred
PusztaPuszta The main resort on the lake, Tiszafüred has
7 Poroszló domaházadomaháza many grass beaches, boat launches and a
Rowing boats are available for hire to those who couple of good museums (see p250). It is
wish to explore the lake, and there is a popular KunmadarasKunmadaras also a major birdwatching centre.
nature trail that snakes its way around this village
Tisza
and the surrounding countryside. Tisza
3 Tiszaderzs
T i s z a L a k e e TiszaszőlősTiszaszőlős set slightly back
T i s z a L a k
TiszanánaTiszanána A quiet town
from the shores
of the lake,
Tiszaderzs has
BorbélytanaBorbélytana two fine churches,
both on Fő utca: a
Romanesque church,
origi nally from the 13th
HatházpusztaHatházpuszta century but rebuilt in the 2 Patkós Csárda
HevesHeves DinnyéshátDinnyéshát 1600s, and a fine 18th-century A traditional Puszta restaurant just
6 Sarud Baroque Reformed church. out side Tiszafüred on motorway 33,
Tisza
Sarud is a superb little village, famous for its Tisza the Patkós (Horse Shoe) is a popular
many attractive 18th- and 19th-century stopping-off point for motorists. The
thatched cottages, and it also boasts a great inn serves huge portions of local dishes,
shallow beach that is perfect for children. including a wide range of game.
BánomszloBánomszlo
0 kilometres 3
Tisza SzalókirétSzalókirét 0 miles 3
Tisza
PusztataskonyPusztataskony
TiszaburaTiszabura
KunhegyesKunhegyes Key
Tour route
5 Kisköre 4 Abádszalók Major road
This delightful family-oriented resort is home The large water park at Abádszalók is one of the most
to Lake Tisza’s best beaches, which even in popular attractions around the lake. The resort itself is Other road
high summer rarely get crowded. an excellent base from where to try water sports. Main railway

For hotels and restaurants see pp264–269 and pp276–285 For keys to map symbols see back flap

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