The town of Szentes is situated in the southern part of Hungary, in Csongrád County, between the Tisza and the Hármas-Körös rivers, on both sides of the Kurca River, which runs through the town. The third most populous town in Csongrád county. In addition to the waters of the Kurca and the Tisza, the city has a sea of thermal water and 32 wells. The natural beauty of the Tisza and Körös rivers, with their rich flora and fauna, also contribute greatly to Szentes’ unique natural assets. Szentes has also boasted the title of national sports city since 1996. Szentes is also very active in the field of culture, with a cultural event almost every day in summer.You can reach Szentes and its region by road from Kecskemét on the M5 and 5, then on the 451, from Gyula on the Békéscsaba-Orosháza-Nagymágocs-Szentes route, from Nagyvárad on the Biharkeresztes-Berettyóújfalu-Mezőberény-Gyomaendrőd-Szarvas, from Szolnok on the 441 and 442 routes, from Szeged and Hódmezővásárhely on the 45 main road. Accessible by rail from all directions.

There are many ways for our guests to relax on the beach, both actively and passively. For those who prefer tranquillity, there are thermal pools, saunas and whirlpools, and for those who like sports, there are sports pools and slides.

The Kossuth Square is the main square of Szentes, its public buildings decorate the town. Kossuth tér is the most characteristic building of the town. On the corner of Petőfi Sándor Street stands the Art Nouveau-style Petőfi Hotel, now a theatre and café.

The Szentes area is the largest geothermal deposit in Hungary and the densest in Europe. It has a rich thermal water supply. In the town there are 32 thermal wells with temperatures between 85 and 90 degrees Celsius. The thermal waters are alkaline bicarbonate mineral waters with a high fluoride ion and metacaric acid content, which are excellent for the treatment of various musculoskeletal, rheumatic and chronic gynaecological diseases. The Thermal Medicinal Bath, characteristic of Turkish baths, is supplied with 71 oC medicinal water from a 1735 metre deep well bored in 1957 on the premises of the hospital. The alkali hydrogen-carbonate, fluoride medicinal water is suitable for treating rheumatic, locomotor and chronic gynaecological diseases. In addition to various water and electro-therapeutic treatments, the institution also comprises a sanatorium with 15 beds, offering day treatment. Guests use five pools with five different temperatures, being located under the dome, as well as one tent-covered medicinal pool operating in winter. Supplementary services: sauna, massage Aquatic services: pools, sparkling bath, underwater whirlpool bath, weight-bath, tub bath, four-chamber galvan, dry and aquatic gymnastics. Electric and physiotherapeutic treatments: galvan, iontoforesis, stimulus current, short wave, decimetre wave, ultrasound, microwave, sollux, laser.

Szentes is a real fishing paradise. The unique fish stocks of the Tisza, Körös, Kórógy, Veker and Kurca rivers await fishing enthusiasts. There are also many fishing lakes in Szentes and the region. The most common fish species are carp, perch, catfish and pike.

The sandy bank Tisza River Beach is located at approximately 5 kilometres from the town centre. In summer, lovers of nature may enjoy sunbathing and swimming here in a calm and peaceful environment. Playground and foot tennis courts disposal.

Hunting is also a popular recreational activity, for which Szentes and its surroundings have unrivalled natural resources. The main game is deer, rabbit, fox, wild boar, pheasant and wild duck. The game population in the area is outstanding.



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