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Review:
Often called the “Hungarian Sea” because of its impressive 50-mile length, Lake Balaton is the largest freshwater lake in Central Europe. With its beautiful green-yellow waters and silky mud, the lake is an extremely pleasant place to swim and is even believed to have healing properties. The southern shores of the lake boast shallow water that warms up easily and is perfect for swimming; the water has an average temperature of 80°F during the summer months. The water on the north side of the lake is deeper, cooler, and perfectly suited to boating, sailing, water skiing, surfing, and other water sports.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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