Extra-special spa breaks - Hévíz

Over the past few years, the popularity of spa breaks has absolutely rocketed as people seek stress relief, rejuvenation and a bit of pampering. However, not every spa is the same – some are more about beauty treatments, others about ambience and history, and some utilise natural thermal springs and pools. So which one to pick for a spa break? Well, it depends on precisely what you’re looking for...

Hévíz
Where? Western Hungary
Who for? People-watchers.
Why go? Lake Hévíz is the largest thermal lake in the world, and its waters are thought to have curative effects. In summer, the lake is full of fat German tourists in rubber rings, and it’s enormously entertaining to get out amongst them. Many spend a day there, scoffing down ice creams when they're not in the lake.
What else? The spa treatment centre sprawls over the water like a giant wooden octopus.
More information: www.hevizspa.com

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