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Features of a holiday on the Lake Heviz
Lake Hévíz is effective not only for bathing, helping with various illnesses; its water is also used for drinking as a beverage, which likewise has a healing effect. Its composition includes many rare elements that have a curative and rejuvenating effect.
Hévíz is considered one of Europe’s best resorts, where disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system are successfully treated. The lake water improves metabolism and has a beneficial effect on blood circulation, with a calming effect.
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Guide to the Lake Heviz
Lake Hévíz is located in the western part of Hungary, near the town with the same name. It is the only lake in the world with biologically active waters where bathing is allowed. The depth of Lake Hévíz is 38 meters.
This lake is unique because the water in it is renewed every three days. This is due to powerful springs that feed it. There are ten springs, which bring water with rodon; its composition includes magnesium, potassium salts, calcium, and other beneficial substances.
Water procedures in Lake Hévíz take place at any time of the year, because the water is always warm. In summer its temperature reaches +38 degrees, and in winter it does not drop below +22 degrees.
Lake Hévíz is effective not only for bathing, treating various types of illnesses: the water is also used for drinking as a beverage, which likewise has a healing effect. Its composition includes many rare elements, which have a healing and rejuvenating effect.
Hévíz is considered one of the best resorts in Europe, where diseases of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system are successfully treated. The lake’s water improves metabolism and has a beneficial effect on blood circulation, and it has a calming effect.
A separate mention deserves the mud of Lake Hévíz, which contains iodine. Mud applications help restore hormonal functions, relieve pain, and contribute to skin renewal.
A trip to Lake Hévíz in Hungary is not only about treatment, but also about sightseeing walks to explore local attractions, one of which is the white-pink lotus. This flower grows directly on the surface of the lake. It was brought here from India at the end of the XIX century. It is important to note that it is strictly forbidden to pick the flowers, because the lotus is included in the Red Book.
In the region of Lake Hévíz there is a medieval fortress Sümeg, where knight competitions and performances are organized. In the town, street balls, beer festivals, concerts, and more often take place. By visiting the sector called Wine Hill, you can enter the old church and buy Hungarian wine (of course, outside the church).
