Csongrád City Thermal Bath

Csongrád City Thermal Bath draws bicarbonate-rich geothermal waters in the ancient city of Csongrád at the confluence of the Tisza and Körös rivers, one of the oldest continuously inhabited sites in the Carpathian Basin with archaeological layers stretching back to the 5th millennium BC and a medieval fortress that guarded the Tisza crossing on the major trade route between Buda and the Balkans. The naturally radioactive bicarbonate waters are traditionally sought by bathers for relaxation and restorative soaking, enjoyed in a small-town atmosphere of quiet Alföld authenticity beside the broad Tisza River whose oxbow lakes and riparian forests attract anglers, cyclists, and birdwatchers. Csongrád's fish restaurants serving traditional paprika-spiced Tisza fish soup, the handmade lace tradition of the local craftswomen, and the river beach culture of the Tisza summer promenade create a spa destination of genuine Hungarian riverside character.