After a very wet miserable day, it was good to wake up to see sunshine again. After a fabulous breakfast in our thatched residence, we set off, away from the Tihany peninsula to follow the Balaton shoreline towards the south west.
It was a blustery day which made riding a bit challenging in places. Less people were on the route so we made good progress and stopped for a break after 20 km
We then headed north , away from the lake, and through almond & peach orchards. We also passed through plenty of vineyards, where the grapes were being harvested by hand.
Looking across the vineyards.
Pretty rolling countryside with odd pointy hills poking out from it. Volcanic I believe.
From here we stopped for lunch in a tiny village, where we enjoyed a simple tasty lunch, with a pint for me and a large rosé for Sue and a great coffee for only £15 for us both!
We arrived at Tapolca about 3:30pm and went straight to the caves, (before they closed) which are directly under the town. As it was late in the day we were almost the only ones there and enjoyed an underground paddle on a crystal clear river in total silence, but beautifully illuminated.
Our apartment was in the town, so we only had a short walk to a lakeside restaurant overlooking a beautiful clear lake, full of big colourful fish.
We’re enjoying Hungary, especially Tapolca!
Euro Vélo Route 6 