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Located in the Western Balaton region on the border with Hungary, Gyenesdias is a holiday village attracting a great many tourists. You should definitely see Nagymező (the Great Field) in Gyenesdias, having a wide variety of alternatives for nature lovers. You can climb to the Festetics Observation Tower in the Forest Sports area, have a picnic in Keszthely hills, or enjoy the walking trails around Lake Balaton. You can visit the Vadlánlik Cave on a hill covered with 70-year old Australian pine trees. You can also join the hiking tours organized in Mt. Kerek and the Devil's Rocks in the west of the Kümell Hills.

You can visit the Saint Helen's Church, which has survived from the 1800s, and learn the story of this impressive building. The Blessed Virgin's Church of Diás, designed by an architect from Budapest in 1894, is a building of the Renaissance style. You can also have a look at the statues and icons inside as well as the church's appearance. Wine tasting could be enjoyed in the wine cellar of the 17th-century Darnays, which also has a museum. The Avar History Museum in the Herdsman House, built in the 19th century and belongs to the municipality today, exhibits the archaeological remains related to the local history of Gyenesdias. You can reserve a half day for visiting this museum having no entrance fee.

If you would like to spend a day full of sea and sun, you can enjoy Dias and Gyenes beaches. You should absolutely attend to Bream, a gastronomy and music festival held annually, if you are in Gyenesdias in July. You can see the traditional Hungarian pottery at J&A Ceramics House and buy souvenirs for your home and loved ones.

You can taste meat and fish-based menus in Gyenesdias, where you will find typical delicacies of Hungarian cuisine. For vegeterians, there are also plenty of alternatives with the dishes prepared with vegetables, rice and spices as well as the fruits. The best time to travel to Gyenesdias is between May and October especially for warm-weather lovers.