Povoda – History, Festivals and Hotels

Povoda combines a multifaceted local history with religious and sporting life.

History

The settlement is first documented in a document from 1260 under the name Poda Ety. In an entry from 1455, King Ladislav V. transferred the settlement to Poda-Ethelom. The Póda family owned the settlement until the end of the 18th century. At the beginning of the 19th century, a steam mill was built in Povoda; it remained in operation until the beginning of the 20th century.

Povoda was formed in 1940 through the merger of the local districts of Povoda, Čenkesfa and Lidértejed. The Slovak name Povoda has been in use since 1948. Thus, the local history includes both the early written name Poda Ety and the later, present-day Slovak form of the name.

Culture

Kostol sv. Jána Pavla II. is located in Povoda; the church is a filial church in Povoda. The local club scene includes the football club FK Povoda, which is active in the village. In 2007, FK Povoda won the championship of the 3rd class in the Dunajská Streda area.

Povoda is also known for breeding pedigree dogs.

Events

The Obecné dni have been regularly organized since 2000 as a two-day event in August. The Obecné dni include an extensive cultural program and musical performances. The Hodové slávnosti take place every year in April on the feast of Saint George.

The Žitnoostrovská výstava and the bonifikácia psov are regularly held in Povoda.

Landscape

Zöldfa was historically a marshy area crossed at a small canal via a wooden bridge. The former Zöldfa marshland was drained and is now built up. The name therefore refers to a landscape condition of the past, while the current use of the former marshland is different.

Transport and Cycling Project

Bus route 201 418 runs along the Dunajská Streda – Kútniky – Povoda route. For cycling, a municipal proposal envisages a new asphalt cycle path from the waterworks at the Gabčíkovo-Topoľníky canal to Povoda, along the canal’s existing left-bank embankment. The cycle path is therefore described as part of a municipal proposal.

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More local pages: Kyselica, Vrakúň, Medveďov, Hviezdoslavov, Orechová Potôň, Oľdza, Pataš, Malé Dvorníky

To the higher-level travel overview: Okres Dunajská Streda.