Glamp-Inn Kapolcs

You're on the right side of Hungary's inland sea Lake Balaton, for the best walking trails, many of which lead to lookout towers with unforgettable views of the region. The most celebrated (and Instagrammed) of these is at Balatonvilágos, an hour's drive away; insiders say the Kisfaludy tower at Badacsonytomaj (40 minutes) is even finer. There's a reason for the lookout towers and it's not holiday snaps... the Balaton region has been prized since ancient times for its mineral-rich soil, fruitful vineyards and abundant lake. Half an hour away Szigiglet Fortress sits brooding above the lake, watching for invaders for the past 800 years. The region's vineyards give you the chance to see (and taste) what all the fuss was about, a popular one being at Szent György-hegy (St.George's Hill, 20 minutes). Tihany is a cobbled treasure of a place straight out of the 13th century, a good spot to descend to the lake, and to take in a bit of windsurfing or sailing. Others head for Héviz, a spa town five miles from Balaton's shores (and 50 minutes from the site) whose warm thermal lake is valued for its medicinal properties.