Guidebook for Porva
Everything Else
We recommend a quick drive over to the Hotel Szepalma for horseback riding (on trails or lessons) and a walk around the grounds where you'll find white horned Hungarian bulls. http://www.szepalma.hu/
Szépalma Hotel és Ménesbirtok
We recommend a quick drive over to the Hotel Szepalma for horseback riding (on trails or lessons) and a walk around the grounds where you'll find white horned Hungarian bulls. http://www.szepalma.hu/
The medieval castle of Csesznek was built about 1263 by the Baron Jakab Cseszneky who was the swordbearer of the King Béla IV. Look for local honey (Mez) vendors. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Csesznek
Csesznek
The medieval castle of Csesznek was built about 1263 by the Baron Jakab Cseszneky who was the swordbearer of the King Béla IV. Look for local honey (Mez) vendors. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Csesznek
Our favorite local winery with unparalleled wines and stories. Stop to taste, try the lekvar/jams (including green almond), vinegars and other family-made specialties. http://tamaspince.com
Tamás Pince Csopak
5 Őrsi utcaOur favorite local winery with unparalleled wines and stories. Stop to taste, try the lekvar/jams (including green almond), vinegars and other family-made specialties. http://tamaspince.com
Shopping
Herendi, the famous porcelain maker and painter of Hungary that once supplied the porcelain for the world's nobles, is not far from Porva by car. Visit, see hand-painting and shop for treasures.
Herendi Porcelánmanufaktura Zrt.
140 Kossuth Lajos u.Herendi, the famous porcelain maker and painter of Hungary that once supplied the porcelain for the world's nobles, is not far from Porva by car. Visit, see hand-painting and shop for treasures.
You'll find all your needs (gifts, goodies, foods, etc) on this route. Don't miss the Ovaros Antik Galeria, a well-curated antique store will true treasures. http://www.ovarosantik.com/
Óváros Tér
1 Óváros tér You'll find all your needs (gifts, goodies, foods, etc) on this route. Don't miss the Ovaros Antik Galeria, a well-curated antique store will true treasures. http://www.ovarosantik.com/
Sightseeing
Zirc, the neighboring largest town to Porva, is beautifully centered on the Zirc Abby, a 1000-plus year-old monastery full of peace, history and glory. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zirc_Abbey
Zirc
Zirc, the neighboring largest town to Porva, is beautifully centered on the Zirc Abby, a 1000-plus year-old monastery full of peace, history and glory. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zirc_Abbey
Akli Major is a former flourishing baroque grange of the Cistercian Abbey and a national treasure. Visit the farmer's market Saturday 7 A to midday for the best local foods.
http://www.aklimajor.hu/
Akli
Akli Major is a former flourishing baroque grange of the Cistercian Abbey and a national treasure. Visit the farmer's market Saturday 7 A to midday for the best local foods.
http://www.aklimajor.hu/
Veszprem is the Queen's beloved city. Visit the castle, her former residence (from 1000 AD), stop for a coffee or fagyi (ice cream) and just stroll and soak in the sites and sounds.
Gizella-kápolna
Veszprem is the Queen's beloved city. Visit the castle, her former residence (from 1000 AD), stop for a coffee or fagyi (ice cream) and just stroll and soak in the sites and sounds.
The Queen's city is both old and modern at once. University students wonder the cobbled streets that wrap around the 1000-year-old castle. July visitors will enjoy the music and wine festival.
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Veszprém
The Queen's city is both old and modern at once. University students wonder the cobbled streets that wrap around the 1000-year-old castle. July visitors will enjoy the music and wine festival.
This scenic train route tours through the Bakony from Csesznek to Veszprem. In the house you'll find a hiking map to find the station (porva csesznek turistaház) in the woods 2K from the backdoor.
Porva-Csesznek station
This scenic train route tours through the Bakony from Csesznek to Veszprem. In the house you'll find a hiking map to find the station (porva csesznek turistaház) in the woods 2K from the backdoor.
Our favorite beach town on Lake Balaton: Enjoy the day on the beach, eat Palacsinta (Hungarian Pancakes) and Langos (fried dough with Sour Cream), taste local wines, shop & bike the entire lakeside.
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Balatonfüred
Our favorite beach town on Lake Balaton: Enjoy the day on the beach, eat Palacsinta (Hungarian Pancakes) and Langos (fried dough with Sour Cream), taste local wines, shop & bike the entire lakeside.
Another great beach stop along Lake Balaton. Cyclists and recreational bikers will enjoy the well-developed path along the entire north-shore of Lake Balaton.
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Balatonalmádi
Another great beach stop along Lake Balaton. Cyclists and recreational bikers will enjoy the well-developed path along the entire north-shore of Lake Balaton.
This beautiful, newly restored abbey was founded in 1182 and holds deep value to the history of Hungary. The monks left the monastery around 1538 during Turkish invasion.
Zirc-abbey
1 Rákóczi térThis beautiful, newly restored abbey was founded in 1182 and holds deep value to the history of Hungary. The monks left the monastery around 1538 during Turkish invasion.
Take a beautiful 2K hike from our fields through marked trails (green trail) to this train station, nestled in the woods. Scenic 1 hr train ride. Trail map in the house. http://www.porvacsesznek.hu/
Porva-Csesznek station
Take a beautiful 2K hike from our fields through marked trails (green trail) to this train station, nestled in the woods. Scenic 1 hr train ride. Trail map in the house. http://www.porvacsesznek.hu/
Essentials
Near the bus station on Koztarsasag Ut or Way, there are several delicious bakeries, including Horvath Pekseg, a wonderful fruit/veg stand and a second bakery across the street. Also nearby: Tesco.
Zirc
Near the bus station on Koztarsasag Ut or Way, there are several delicious bakeries, including Horvath Pekseg, a wonderful fruit/veg stand and a second bakery across the street. Also nearby: Tesco.
Tesco
5 Állomás u.Food Scene
Wellness Hotel & Spa; boasts the best Bakony Stew (with wild boar sausage), Mushroom Soup, Gulyas & other specialties. Outdoor seating in the summer, lovely service, fine wines. http://szarvaskut.hu/
Hotel Szarvaskút 3*superior
SzarvaskútWellness Hotel & Spa; boasts the best Bakony Stew (with wild boar sausage), Mushroom Soup, Gulyas & other specialties. Outdoor seating in the summer, lovely service, fine wines. http://szarvaskut.hu/
Fantastic strudel and other traditional pastries. Don't miss the little dairy fridge with the best yogurt, milk, kefir and creme sajat (pronounced shoite, which means cheese).
Rákóczi tér
Rákóczi térFantastic strudel and other traditional pastries. Don't miss the little dairy fridge with the best yogurt, milk, kefir and creme sajat (pronounced shoite, which means cheese).
This restaurant/inn just as you pull into Zirc (across from the petrol station) has delicious homemade classic Hungarian fare: excellent flavorful, brothy goulash! Address: 8420 Zirc, Kossuth L. u. 68
Kossuth Lajos Street
Kossuth Lajos utcaThis restaurant/inn just as you pull into Zirc (across from the petrol station) has delicious homemade classic Hungarian fare: excellent flavorful, brothy goulash! Address: 8420 Zirc, Kossuth L. u. 68
Entertainment & Activities
A family beach with playgrounds, kiddie swings, shallow beach etc. are nearby. Look for the obstacle course adventure park, perfect for school age kids and teenagers.
Aranyhíd sétány
Aranyhíd sétányA family beach with playgrounds, kiddie swings, shallow beach etc. are nearby. Look for the obstacle course adventure park, perfect for school age kids and teenagers.