Harkány – Villány – Bóly: On two wheels along the wine route

Harkány and Siklós is connected with segregated bicycle path. Siklós is famous of its impressive castle and thermal spa. The town offers services including accommodation, restaurant, shops, bank, bike shops and repair etc. After leaving the building of the town hall, at the Malkocs-bej mosque the route turns to the north, through Nagytótfalu, Kisharsány towards Nagyharsány.

Continuing towards Újpetre we may take a detour to Palkonya, recognisable by its red-roof round church. Palkonya was Cultural Village of Europe in 2007, most of the houses are protected, just like the row of cellars that is the location of the festival of “Open Cellars” at Pentecost every year. Similar row of wine cellars is visible in Villánykövesd, further down towards Villány.

Nagyharsány is one of the most important locations of the wine growing area. Dry sub-climate on the southern hills of the Szársomlyó is exceptionally favourable for wine production. The hill is home for several protected animal and plant species. Nearby there is a Statue Park, being an internationally recognized destination of statuary art.
From Nagyharsány we take the long slope to Villány, tourism centre of the wine route. Numerous accommodation, wine cellars, restaurants and shops wait for the tourists. During the year several festivals are organised, attracting large number of visitors. On services and programs available in the town and its area up-to-date information is available through the website www.villanyiborvidek.hu