Who knows theBend of the Danube, in Hungary? In this region less than 30 km north of Budapest, very green and suggestive, with ancient rhythms of life, the Danube makes a wide curve, a loop surrounded by mountains and hills. The landscape is dominated by the great river, whose bed is wide, the banks are white with pebbles, in the center is an inhabited and cultivated island. For a beach life it is better to go to the island, here there are beautiful open spaces in the sun with trees that sink their foliage into the water. Hungarians happily bathe, I didn't trust them despite my love for water ...
The largest town is Visegrad, on the right bank of the river, dominated by a castle in a dominant and strategic position on the Danube. There visit to the castle it turns out to be a bit naive, with historical reconstructions and wax statues, but the climb is worthwhile even for the panoramic view alone, and in any case the castle is old and large. To refresh yourself just choose one of the many csarda, the local trattorias, where you can eat cheaply.
To stay overnight the choice for me fell on a campground basic but delicious, lo Jurta Camping. It is located at the top of one of the mountains overlooking the Danube, trees everywhere, many curves to get there, this area is a former hunting reserve, in winter you can ski, I have seen the slopes, in summer it is traveled by walkers. Jurta Camping has essential services such as prices. The guys at the reception speak English.
