Abadszalok

Abadszalok at Tisza Lake The largest settlement and the centre for visitors on Lake Tisza is Abadszalok, on the left bank of the Lake, located between Szolnok and Tiszafured, on the western border of the Nagykunsag. It has 4989 inhabitants. The past: The village was formed from the union of Tiszaabad and Tiszaszalok in 1896. Abad, as an important crossing point of the Tisza , took its name, according to the chronicler Anonymous, from a Pecheneg leader Thonuzaba; the Szalok element is originally Turkish, from Zaluch (at the time of the Magyar Conquest) and which was derived from a tribe. The name frequently occurs in documents from 1271 on. It was continuously dwelt in until 1697, but abandoned as a record from 1703 mentions. However we know that the village re-established itself from 1717. Agriculture dominated the life of the village, since neither in its location or resources was it able to establish itself as an industrial centre. However, in 1740 Laszlo Orczy established 44 German artisan families here in Szalok. Their descendants still live here today and many of them still continue in the trades of their ancestors. There were great traditions of wicker making, basket weaving, taking advantage of the Tisza 's resources. The Lace House of Halas introduced many girls of peasant families into lace-making, and many still keep up the tradition. And the present: The building of the barrage at Kiskore and the creation of Lake Tisza greatly changed life and opportunity here. As the lake swelled, it created islands and a surface of 127 square kilometres, of which 14 square kilometres are to be found at Abadszalok, which is why it became the lake's tourism centre. This is why Abadszalok attracts those who want to engage in water sports, bathe and relax on the lidos and beaches or who simply want to have a good time. Over 100,000 a year come to enjoy themselves. The Abadszalok Summer series of events gives residents and visitors the chance to enjoy a whole range of events embracing the arts, crafts and sports. And to make visitors comfortable, there are more than 40 businesses, restaurants, snackbars, pensions, a funfair, hot water pools, camping sites, boat hire services, all to dedicated to making a stay here as enjoyable as possible. In Attila Bay at Abadszalok, a designated section is for the exclusive use of powered water craft. Windsurfers guide their colourful boards across the water and the white sails of sailing craft can be seen in the distance. You can swim and sunbathe on the sloping sandy banks, those who prefer exploring the neighbourhood by boat or by bicycle will soon find their cares dropping away.

Fishing at Tisza Lake
The southern bay of Lake Tisza , Abadszalok Bay is a paradise for anglers. After the dam was built the flooded areas witnessed an amazing growth in fish stocks. The large open expanses of water, the presence of reeds and islands, and the meandering river bed with trees drooping into the water, all combine to promise big catches. Here you can catch any of the fifty fish species hiding in the water. Come and join us perch fishing in the currents of the Tisza in springtime, catch tench in May, try your spinner or bream, go for pike in October or for carp from spring to autumn. You will enjoy the special experience of catching predatory fish in winter on the ice of the marshland. Anglers will find well-built berths and marinas, trained tour guides and well-equipped fishing tackle shops.

Watersport at Tisza Lake
Abadszalok Bay is the realm of water sports enthusiasts. Along with sailing boats and surf boards, the use of motor boats and jet skis are also permitted, uniquely on a European lake. There are good hiring facilities too. The largest beach is situated here - it is over half a mile long - along with its associated entertainment complex. The shallow, warm water makes for ideal bathing conditions for children. Little ones and grown-ups alike will also surely find the village doll museum an interesting place to visit