Summary: Hungary is sometimes overlooked as a retirement destination. Expats who retire in Hungary appreciate the low cost of living; rich history; friendly people; and beautiful cities, towns and countryside. Here are 7 places that retire expats recommend to check out when considering Hungary for retirement.
Balatonfured, Hungary is a popular resort town located on the northern shore of Lake Balaton. With a population of over 13,000, Balatonfured is home to a number of spas; the State Heart Hospital; the Tagore Promenade; Loczy Cave; and numerous hotels, bars and restaurants. In the summer months, the town hosts a ball to welcome new visitors and a wine-tasting festival. "I live in Balatonfured and here it is growing rapidly but elsewhere is not as good. For some reason they are pouring a lot of money into our city in improvements which we are benefiting from. A lot of very wealthy people (mostly from Budapest) are buying houses in this area or land and building large vacation homes. A relatively large lot of roughly 1/3 acre is selling for 50 million HUF across the street from us as an example," said one expat in Balatonfured.
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First Published: Sep 21, 2016
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