Two lakes are very close to each other, but they are so different. Both are liked, but each in its own way.
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Lake Balaton - the largest freshwater lake in Central Europe.
Lake Hévíz - the largest thermal lake in the world suitable for bathing.
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Lake Balaton - the deepest point reaches 11 meters.
Lake Hévíz - the spring is located at a depth of 38.5 meters.
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Lake Balaton - the surface area of the water is 600 km².
Lake Hévíz - only 0.0475 km², but the total amount of water changes every 72 hours due to water flow.
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Lake Balaton - the water heats up to 28 degrees Celsius on hot summer days and freezes in some places during the cold winter.
Lake Hévíz - the water temperature is around 35-36°C in summer and doesn't cool below 24°C in winter.
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Lake Balaton - you can swim, go sailing or water biking, engage in surfing or fishing.
Lake Hévíz - "only" swimming in the healing water and undergoing procedures, but all year round without exception.
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Lake Balaton - has drinking water quality.
Lake Hévíz - suitable for drinking treatment courses.
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Lake Balaton - if it's warm enough, you can swim as much as you want.
Lake Hévíz - although the lake is always warm, it is recommended to stay in the water for only 30 minutes, then take a rest and repeat.
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The mud of Lake Balaton is most popular among children for building castles.
The therapeutic mud of Lake Hévíz is unique, a real cocktail of salts and minerals. Mud applications are applied to affected joints.
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