Palatinus

The capital's oldest open-air beach bath, on Margaret Island, opened officially in 1921, and it is still among the first municipal strands to unlock each season, in the last days of April. The children's end is more than a paddling pool: shallow water under shade sails, water toys, playgrounds and a baby-changing room. Entry is paid, and the four-person family ticket is only sold with at least two children on it.

Facility Type

Lido

Current Status

Seasonal

Category: Beaches & Water

Tags: margaret island, slides, family, oldest

Coordinates: 47.5279602, 19.0470395

Part of Budapest's thermal baths and lidos

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