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\"Margaret<\/a><\/p>\n

Stepping off Margaret Bridge, away from traffic and beaten up yellow trams, you approach the serenity of Margaret Island (Magritsziget<\/em>).<\/p>\n

\"Margaret<\/a><\/p>\n

I knew the island as a runners’ paradise with its well trodden running track which circles the island. What I didn\u2019t know is that Margaret Island is huge. There’s more to it than green fields and soaring trees.<\/p>\n

\"Green<\/a><\/p>\n

There are medieval ruins, an open air theatre, sports facilities, a beach, swimming pools, hot springs, a Japanese garden, musical fountain, and apparently a number of popular nightclubs. I had no idea.<\/p>\n

\"Autumn<\/a><\/p>\n

On a weekday morning there\u2019ll most likely only be you and a few dog walkers. It\u2019s easy to find solitude and quiet, something that\u2019s missing across the Danube in Pest.<\/p>\n

\"Quiet<\/a><\/p>\n

In November, the colourful autumn leaves are piling up. In a few more weeks the trees will be completely bare, ready for Budapest’s cold winter.<\/p>\n

\"Autumn<\/a><\/p>\n

Walking through the centre of the island, you\u2019ll cross our medieval past in the ruins of a Franciscan priory and Dominican nunnery. You’re free to walk amongst the ruins where Princess Margaret is buried, the islands namesake and daughter of 13th century King Bela IV.<\/p>\n

\"Ruins<\/a><\/p>\n

Below the early 20th century water tower is an open air theatre and occasional cinema. There’s not much going on in the off-season but it’s popular with locals on summer weekends.<\/p>\n

\"Peaceful<\/p>\n

Like much of Budapest, hot springs run under the island. You can take advantage of the thermal water with a stay at one of the island\u2019s spa hotels. One is a turn of the century spa built for the aristocracy, the other built during the communist era. One guess which spa this photo belongs to.<\/p>\n

\"Thermal<\/a><\/p>\n

Under the Japanese maple trees, is a koi filled pond and Japanese style garden. It\u2019s one of the more popular spots on Margaret Island. You can watch squirrels climbing trees and the koi swimming with a family of friendly turtles.<\/p>\n

\"Japanese<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s an unexpected end to a walk which takes in the length of the island and finishes at Arpad Bridge.<\/p>\n

A visit to Margaret Island is one of my favourite free things to do in Budapest<\/a>. To find out more, read my detailed city guide<\/a>, painstakingly researched when I was living in Budapest. If you’re planning a short trip or longer stay, find out where to stay in Budapest<\/a> and the best neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n

\"Margaret<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Autumn<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Stepping off Margaret Bridge, away from traffic and beaten up yellow trams, you approach the serenity of Margaret Island (Magritsziget). I knew the island as a runners’ paradise with its well trodden running track which circles the island. What I didn\u2019t know is that Margaret Island is huge. There’s more to it than green fields…<\/p>\n

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