Opening Hours 2026
From 19 June to 30 June: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
From 1 July to 20 August: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
From 21 August to 30 August: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Mandulavirág beach may also be visited outside opening hours, however swimming is only permitted at your own risk. Please note that during these times, neither the lifeguard service nor the first aid stations are operating.
Contacts
Balaton utca 1, 8243 Balatonakali
Managed by the Council of Balatonakali
Beach manager: Ágnes Kovács
Phone: +36 20 282 6330
Email: bakalistrandgondnok@gmail.com
Ticket Prices 2026
Day ticket prices (Daily tickets allow multiple entries and re-entries throughout the day)
In 2026, only the adult daily admission ticket and the seasonal pass for holiday homeowners will change in price. All other entrance tickets and services provided by Mandulavirág Beach will remain available at the 2025 prices, unchanged.
| Adult | 1.800,- Ft | |
| Child (ages 4-14) | 1.000,- Ft | |
| Student / Senior | 1.200,- Ft | |
| Family (2 adults, 4 children (under 14)) | 4.800,- Ft | |
| Sunbed (HUF/day) | 1.500,- Ft | |
| Water bike (HUF/30 mins) | 3.200,- Ft | |
| Water bike (HUF/hour) | 5.400,- Ft | |
| SUP (HUF/30 mins) | 3.200,- Ft | |
| SUP (HUF/hour) | 5.400,- Ft | |
| Solo kayak (HUF/30 mins) | 2.100,- Ft | |
| Solo kayak (HUF/hour) | 2.800,- Ft | |
| Tandem kayak (2 ppl) (HUF/30 mins) | 3.000,- Ft | |
| Tandem kayak (2 ppl) (HUF/hour) | 5.400,- Ft | |
| Tandem kayak (3 ppl) (HUF/30 mins) | 5.200,- Ft | |
| Tandem kayak (3 ppl)(HUF/hour) | 7.500,- Ft | |
| Beach Hut (HUF/season) | 68.000,- Ft | |
| Water Slide (HUF/day) | 2.000,- Ft | |
| For group discounts, please contact the beach manager in advance. | ||
Weekly passes
| Adult | 7.800,- Ft |
| Child | 4.300,- Ft |
| Student / Senior | 6.000,- Ft |
| Family (2 adults, 4 children (under 14)) | 24.000,- Ft |
SEASON PASS for HOLIDAY HOME OWNERS
| Adult | 12.000,- Ft |
| Child | 8.500,- Ft |
| Student / Senior | 9.500,- Ft |
Free admission is granted for permanent residents and municipal employees.
Groups of people with special needs are eligible for a 50% discount.
We accept cash, debit cards, contactless (PayPass), and SZÉP cards (issued by OTP, MBH, and K&H banks) at our customer service counters.
Beach services
Our beach offers six cold-water and four hot-water showers located in two large bathhouses. Public restrooms are also available, including twelve men’s, twenty women’s, two accessible facilities, and two family restrooms. Accessible beach equipment is provided, including beach wheelchairs that allow people with disabilities or limited mobility to access the beach. An on-site aid station offers emergency care and basic medical assistance during opening hours. There is also a dedicated children’s area with sandboxes and a playground.
Kids’ Corner and Beach Library
Opening hours: 1 July – 23 August, daily from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
These services are free for all beach visitors.
Contact: Herczeg-Hokker Xénia (+36 30 748 6614)
Additional attractions include a water slide (not included in the entrance fee), and a water theme park, which can be accessed for an additional charge.
FISHING PLATFORM
Access to our fishing platform requires a separate ticket, which can be purchased from the Balatonakali és Vidéke Sporthorgász Egyesület. Tickets are available during opening hours at Zsuzsa Divat, located next to the main entrance of the beach. Our fishing platform may only be used during official opening hours. Fishing and angling are strictly prohibited in all other areas of the beach.
MOZDULJ BALATON! (SPORTS AND LEISURE EVENTS)
Come and visit us if you feel like enjoying some sports while spending your holiday on the shores of Lake Balaton! Our beach volleyball court is freely available throughout the week, and on Saturdays you can also take part in competitions in your favorite sports (beach soccer, beach volleyball, teqball, and more). Available sports / activities:
- Beach volleyball
- Beach soccer
- Water sports
- Beach Water polo (in deep water off the beach) + (practice area in shallow water)
- Outdoor chess
- Table tennis (Please bring your own ping pong paddles)
- TEQBALL table
Regular competitions are held on Saturdays starting from the second weekend of July. Please ask our staff about current events, as schedules may vary. Events usually begin at 2:00 PM.
Beach shops and vendors
During opening hours, access to all shops and vendors on the beach is included with a valid entrance ticket. Outside opening hours, vendors can be visited free of charge. Food and beverage outlets are open until midnight, and all visitors must leave the premises by 1:00 AM, when the main gates close.
Fincsi Büfé
Since our opening in 2002, Fincsi Büfé has been welcoming both returning and new guests with a wide selection of delicious food and drinks. Our menu includes, but is not limited to, traditional Hungarian favourites such as lángos, oven-baked homemade pizzas, lángalló, pompos, pancakes, hamburgers, gyros, deep-fried fish (hake, bream, and whole sea bream), fish soup, hot dogs, fried sausages and black pudding, soups, and ice cream. Guests can also enjoy six varieties of draft beer, a selection of alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and refreshing lemonades. Fincsi Büfé also offers free Wi-Fi access, beach lockers, TV programmes, and group discounts for its guests.
Phone: +36 30 670 7739
Akalifornia Cafe & Pizzeria
Delicious pizza hand-made from 100% Italian ingredients. Soft drinks and local wines from Gergely winery.
Opening hours: 09:00 AM - Midnight
Phone: +36 20 360 6490
Akali The Bar
Located in the heart of the beach, Akali The Bar welcomes guests with homemade pizzas, artisan craft burgers, refreshing cocktails, four types of draft beer, wines from the Cseh Winery, and premium Mokador Italian coffee. Sports fans can enjoy live sporting events on our large-screen TV — best experienced with a cold beer in hand!
Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 23:30 PM
Phone: +36 30 616 1360
CAFAT
Our newly opened venue welcomes all guests with delicious street-food-style favourites. We specialise in pulled pork sandwiches, available in both pork and chicken versions, while our menu also features churros, corn dogs, Mexican grilled corn, and a variety of tasty side dishes. Alongside our food selection, we offer non-carbonated soft drinks, refreshing lemonades, and an expanded beer selection featuring craft beer specialties. Wine lovers can choose from a range of wines from local producers, making it the perfect way to relax and enjoy the end of a long day on the shores of Lake Balaton.
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 22:00 PM
Phone: +36 70 329 0744
Eliá
Welcome to all our dear guests! We are Eliá, where you can enjoy the taste of traditional Greek gyros. We prepare our dishes with fresh, locally made ingredients and authentic spices, ensuring that every bite delivers a true Greek experience. In addition, we offer wines from local producers and delicious cocktails, making your lunch or dinner an even more enjoyable experience. Whether you’re looking for a quick meal or a pleasant dinner with friends, we are the perfect choice. Join us and immerse yourself in the world of Greek gastronomy.
OTHER BUSINESSES
- Strand Delikates (Opening hours: 08:00 AM – 20:00 PM)
- Marina Shop
With several decades of experience in fashion retail, MarinaShop warmly welcomes its customers. Discover women’s clothing that is comfortable for everyday wear while still offering a unique and stylish look. We also offer men’s T-shirts and shorts, as well as premium-quality women’s, men’s, and children’s swimwear from Hungarian and Spanish manufacturers. Our selection includes branded sandals, hats, beach bags, Balaton-themed T-shirts and sweatshirts, towels, and sunglasses. Opening hours:
From 1 May 2025: weekends 10:00–18:00
From 20 June 2025: open every day 9:00–19:00 - Almond Blossom Ice Cream Parlor
Our ice cream parlor is located to the right of the beach entrance.
Ice cream is also available for non-beachgoers.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 12:00 PM – 20:00 PM
Phone: +36 70 517 1906 - Beachwear Store (Opening hours: 08:00 PM – 21:00 PM)
- Hamizó (souvenirs, cotton candy, ice ’n go)
Snapshots from Mandulavirág Beach
Live stream
From the summer of 2022 luggage lockers were installed and accessibility improvements were made. Tactile paving and induction loops were also installed for the hard of hearing. To make getting around easier, a 3D-printed table display of the entire beach can be found at the entrance. Accessible spring riders are available for the smallest ones.
A mobile kayak port and bicycle storage lockers were also installed when Almond Blossom Beach joined the project: Accessible Hungary.
An automatic sprinkler system is active on the entire grassy area of our beach. We kindly to ask our guests to refrain from using parasol stands that might pierce the buried garden hoses.
It is mandatory to wear a life jacket when renting beach equipment. Almond Blossom Beach provides life jacket for each of its guests.
Our freshly renovated water slide is the most cost effective one around Lake Balaton and provides even more fun than before. Please give a try to our water theme park as well!
Our beach also cooperates with Tourinform office in Tihany (1, Mádl Ferenc square), where you can find brochures, leaflets and promotional documents about our beach and settlement.
