The Körös-Sárrét

    In our homeland, on the Northern part of Békés county – on the so called Körös-Sárrét – we offer many fascinating programmes for those who wish to relax and refresh themselves.
The clean water of the Körös rivers, their backwaters of breathtaking beauty and several fish ponds (for instance the one in Szeghalom) offer ideal opportunities for lovers of fishing. There are many open beaches waiting for swimmers along the popular water tour route on the Körös rivers. The dam of the Berettyó and Körös rivers is suitable for cycling tours.
In this region rich in medicinal and thermal waters, in Dévaványa and Füzesgyarmat, medicinal open-air baths are operated offering medicinal water therapy. The spa-hotel of Thermal Hotel Gara Gyógyszálló and the Thermal camping are located in Füzesgyarmat.
Those who seek riding opportunities can set off on riding tours in Füzesgyarmat, Vésztő, Dévaványa and Körösladány and trail rides are also possible. Those interested in carriage manufacturing can learn the tricks of the trade in Galambos Hintókészítő Műhely (Galambos Carriage Manufacturing Unit) in Füzesgyarmat. There are many huntsman’s associations that offer hunting opportunities in the field rich in both small and big game.
The Körös–Maros National Park was established for the protection of the untouched landscape of the plains, the picturesque river valleys, and the unique and indigenous avifauna and flora. More nature conservation areas belong to the national park, for instance Mágor-puszta (Mágor plain) and the cotyledonous lawns of Vésztő. In the bustard reservation close to Dévaványa besides the bustard, Europe’s heaviest-bodied bird, there can be seen many other ancient Hungarian species (like the grey cattle, the Hungarian Racka sheep, the buffalo) in their natural environment.
The Sárrét Museum in Szeghalom, the Imre Bereczki Local Collection in Dévaványa, the ethnographical house in Füzesgyarmat, the Memorial Place and Statue Park in Vésztő-Mágor and the House of Local Historical Collections in Körösladány present the history and ethnography of the region through local historical exhibitions.
Our localities are looking forward to welcome tourists with various and colourful programmes and events (like Sárrét picnic in Vésztő-Mágor, Witch Festival in Szeghalom, and Equestrian Days in Füzesgyarmat). Restaurants offering excellent local specialities and accommodations provide for the refreshment of the tired travellers.
Those who visit us can enjoy the untouched nature, lots of sunshine, medicinal waters and distinguished hospitality.