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On picturesque lands

Qutdoor experiences

Békés County lies in the south-eastern part of Hungary, in plant communities live. Th e area is one of the most impor-
the Great Plain, surrounded by three Hungarian counties tant landing spots for the migratory birds associated with
to the south and the Romanian border to the east. It has ex- the wetland and grassland habitats of the Great Plain.
cellent natural features, such as the intact romantic scenery, In Europe, the largest bird of the continent, the Great Bus-
which is rich in natural values, and was formed by the Tisza tard, can only be seen in the wilderness in Ecseg, near Dé-

and the Körös rivers. vaványa. The number of the formerly indigenous bustard
Békés County is famous for its outstanding values, including population has increased to over 1,500 specimens in the
the romantic atmosphere of the softly winding dead chan- bustard reservation.

nels, the Körös-Maros National Park, which is proud of its Th e sight of the Szarvas town is the Szarvas Arboretum
preserved natural treasures, and its indigenous natural area, known as “Pepi Garden”. Th e Arboretum lies on 84 hectares
which has an area of over 50,000 hectares. on the shore of one of the dead channels of the Hármas-

The largest bird-watching place of Hungary and Central Körös River, and it is Hungary’s largest and mostly visited
Europe is located in Kis-Sárrét, near Biharugra, which is collection of plants. In the nature conservation area, hun-
one of the most important staging-posts of migration for dreds of special flora rarities, indigenous yew trees, pine

the birds that live in the Carpathian Basin. tree varieties, beautiful swamp cypresses, and a more than

The White Lake (Fehértó) in Kardoskút is the most valu- 100-year-old giant redwood can be seen, which is unique
able seasonal dry salt lake in the Southern Tiszántúl regi- in Hungary.
on, where certain small primitive creatures, rare plants, and

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