Balatonlelle

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Balatonlelle
Boglárlelle (1979–1991, together with Balatonboglár)
St. Donatus Chapel, Kishegy, Balatonlelle
St. Donatus Chapel, Kishegy, Balatonlelle
Flag of Balatonlelle
Coat of arms of Balatonlelle
Balatonlelle is located in Hungary
Balatonlelle
Balatonlelle
Location of Balatonlelle
Coordinates: 46°46′56″N 17°40′32″E / 46.78225°N 17.67566°E / 46.78225; 17.67566
Country Hungary
RegionSouthern Transdanubia
CountySomogy
DistrictFonyód
RC DioceseKaposvár
Area
 • Total43.23 km2 (16.69 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total5,269[1]
Demonymslellei, balatonlellei
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8638
Area code(+36) 85
Patron SaintHoly Trinity
MotorwaysM7
Distance from Budapest140 km (87 mi) Northeast
NUTS 3 codeHU232
MPJózsef Attila Móring (KDNP)
WebsiteBalatonlelle Online

Balatonlelle is a resort town located in Hungary on the southern shore of Lake Balaton, about 35 km west of Siófok. It is known for its numerous tourist attractions, some of those being a 3 km long beach, an aqua park, a go-cart course, and an annual wine festival. It is reachable from Budapest by train (approximately 2.5 hours). It is a family-oriented tourist resort during the summer season. Some other attractions also include a public grass beach and bars located around the town. The wine festival is often held in the first week of August.

The settlement is part of the Balatonboglár wine region.[2]

Between 1979 and 1991 Balatonlelle formed a single settlement together with Balatonboglár under the name Boglárlelle.

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