See
More Of Budapest With Car Hire by Fiona Hiliard
As a travel destination, Budapest
has long been a favourite of city break tourists, who travel in their droves
each year to soak up the myriad cultural and historical sights and attractions.
There's so much more to Budapest than the constraints of the city, however.
Should you hire a car in Budapest, you'll discover that the Hungarian capital
is surrounded by some of the most picturesque scenery in Europe. Car hire
in Budapest takes you on an exciting voyage of discovery through scenic
wine regions, charming mountain villages and inspiring artists retreats.
Natural parks are also plentiful, offering a welcome break from the hustle
and bustle of the city centre.
 1.
Etyek Wine Region
A short 26km drive from Budapest
will take you to Hungary's Etyek wine region. On the way you'll pass the
lush landscape of the northern border of the County Fejer, a fertile area,
which lends itself to 2000 hectares of vineyard. Etyek's variety of grapes
is specially grown for sparking wine, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot
Gris. The region's most famous wine enterprise is that of the Törley
family, which first came to prominence in Hungary towards the end of the
19th century.
2. Hollóko Village
The pretty village of Hollóko
is a 100km journey north of Budapest. From Budapest, follow the M3 motorway
to Hatvan and then exit at route 21. Hollóko is signposted immediately
before Pászto.
This World Heritage site
is well worth a drive and offers visitors the chance to experience traditional
Hungarian village life.
Attractions in Hollóko
include authentic Hungarian peasant dwellings, a post-office, school and
village hall, which create the impression of a 'living museum'. Villagers
of Hollóko are known as Palóc people and are proud of their
preserved dialect, traditions and costumes. Hollóko plays host to
a number of festivals and events during the calendar year including The
Easter Festival, July's Rasberry Festival and August's Castle Tournament.
3. Hortobágy National
Park
Hortobágy National Park
is Europe's largest open grassland plain can be reached from Budapest via
the M3 motorway to Füzesabony. From here, follow route 33 towards
Debrecen. Hortobágy is home to a wide range of flora and fauna including
the mangalica pig and the grey cattle.
Top visitor attractions in
Hortobágy include the village tourist centre, the Herdsmen's Museum
and the Kilenclyukú híd stone bridge. The park is the venue
for a number of popular events including International Horse Days and the
Hídi Fair in August.
4. Szentendre Artist Retreat
The charming and historic town
of Szentendre is situated in Pest County, not far from Budapest. Szentendre
is famous for its rich cultural heritage. The cobbled streets and picturesque
medieval buildings have long attracted artists and writers to the town.
Today Szentendre is famous
for its museums and art galleries. Art galleries worth a visit include
Palmetta Design Gallery, Lajos Vajda Museum and Szentendre Gallery. The
town also boasts a good range of shops, reasonably priced restaurants and
cheap cafés, catering to thrifty artists and tourists on a budget.
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About the Author - Fiona
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