Balatonszéplak: Ezüstpart, history and cycling tour

• The free Ezüstpart beach covers approximately 1,200 m² and is bordered by Csongor utca to the east and Egri János utca to the west.
• The beach area includes several changing rooms, outdoor showers and toilets, as well as volleyball, teqball and foot tennis courts.
• The “Madárdalos élmények a Töreki Természetvédelmi Területen” cycling tour is 20 km long and passes several stops around Balatonszéplak.
• During the summer high-season timetable from 1 July, the N5 bus serves Ezüstpart and Balatonszéplak on the route between the city centre and Kiliti.

Ezüstpart is a clearly named reference point for travellers who want to orient their stay around a beach area. The area is stated to cover approximately 1,200 m². Csongor utca borders the beach area to the east, and Egri János utca to the west.

Several changing rooms, outdoor showers and toilets are part of the facilities described. There are also sports and leisure facilities with several volleyball, teqball and foot tennis courts. Depending on your travel group, this allows you to plan a stay in which sporting activities play a role alongside time spent at the beach.

Balatonszéplak was established and discovered as a holiday resort in the early 1930s. Szűcs Zsigmond, who came from Budapest, designed the Balatonszéplak holiday complex in 1929–1930. These details provide a specific timeframe for the area’s development and make clear that the history of the holiday resort is closely linked to its early planning.

The relevant part of Balatonszéplak was formerly called Balatonlidó because of its sandy shore. However, Balatonlidó was never the official name. The name Ezüstpart also has a historical connection: the shore running east of Siófok, also called Aranypart, was intended for the construction of hotels. The section designated for company holiday homes remained in Széplak and was given the new name Ezüstpart.

Another specific point of reference is the statue of Mihály Károlyi on Végh-Ignác Square in Balatonszéplak-felső. If you are interested in local history and visible memorial sites, you can include this square in your personal exploration.

The 20 km “Madárdalos élmények a Töreki Természetvédelmi Területen” cycling tour runs from Siófok via Balatonszéplak-alsó railway station, Töreki with the Cinege pihenő, and Balatonszéplak-felső, back to Siófok. For your planning, the precise route is particularly important: Balatonszéplak appears here both with its railway station and with its two districts as part of the named route. The tour can therefore be an independent choice for travellers who do not want to limit their stay to the beach area.

During the summer high-season timetable from 1 July, the N5 bus runs between the city centre and Kiliti, serving Ezüstpart and Balatonszéplak along the way. For your specific travel planning, check the timetable applicable to your date. For an open comparison of other destinations, you can also visit the pages for Som, Balatonszabadi, Zamárdi, Siofok, Ádánd, Töreki, Sosto and Nagyberény.

How large is the free Ezüstpart beach?

The designated free Ezüstpart beach covers approximately 1,200 m².

What facilities are available at Ezüstpart?

The facilities mentioned include several changing rooms, outdoor showers and toilets, as well as several volleyball, teqball and foot tennis courts.

How long is the cycling tour through the surrounding area?

The “Madárdalos élmények a Töreki Természetvédelmi Területen” cycling tour is 20 km long.

Which districts are included on the cycling tour described?

The route passes Balatonszéplak-alsó railway station and Balatonszéplak-felső, as well as Töreki with the Cinege pihenő.

What was Balatonlidó?

Balatonlidó was a former name for the relevant part of Balatonszéplak. The name was never official.

When does the N5 bus serve Ezüstpart and Balatonszéplak?

During the summer high-season timetable from 1 July, the N5 bus serves Ezüstpart and Balatonszéplak on the route between the city centre and Kiliti.

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