Drávasztára between the Dráva, lake and church

Drávasztára offers three clear starting points for planning your trip: the Dráva and its water-tour station, Bresztik-tó, which is used as a fishing lake, and the monumental Neo-Gothic Nepomuki Szent János Church. This brings together the river landscape, a specific body of water and a landmark in the village. First consider whether water-tour infrastructure, fishing or culture should be the focus of your stay; the features below will help you choose Drávasztára according to your interests.

On the banks of the Dráva

On the banks of the Dráva near Drávasztára, there is a landing and fire site, as well as a water-tour station in the form of a nature-oriented water-tour campsite. From the landing site, you can enjoy a view of one of the Dráva’s large river bends. If you plan to use the station or landing site, check the latest access and operating conditions in advance.

The Drávasztára rest area is listed as a station on the Dráva water tour. A guide from 2024 mentions drinking water, electricity and a sanitary area with washbasins and toilets. Before planning your visit, check current availability if you depend on these facilities.

Bresztik-tó: an oxbow lake of the Dráva

Bresztik-tó is a 1.5-kilometre-long oxbow lake of the Dráva, with an average width of 70 metres. It lies on the southern boundary of Drávasztára, between the village and the river, and is used as a fishing lake. Its considerable length and much smaller average width give the lake a distinctly elongated shape. Check local conditions in advance if you plan to fish. The two waterside locations differ in their focus: the Dráva has a landing site and water-tour station, while Bresztik-tó is used as a fishing lake.

Neo-Gothic church built in 1948

The Nepomuki Szent János Church is a monumental Neo-Gothic landmark in Drávasztára, built in 1948. Its Neo-Gothic style and year of construction give the building a distinctive architectural character. If you are choosing Drávasztára for more than its water and fishing attractions, you can include the church as a cultural highlight.

More to explore in the wider destination of Baranya

The wider destination of Baranya offers more cultural and natural attractions. In Pécs, the Early Christian Necropolis of Sopianae includes decorated tombs from the 4th century, built as underground burial chambers with above-ground memorial chapels and adorned with richly decorated Christian wall paintings. The Zsolnay Cultural Quarter in Pécs includes the exhibitions “Golden Age of Zsolnay” and “Pink Exhibition”, as well as an exhibition on the family and factory history.

Near Szaporca, the Ős-Dráva Visitor Centre offers an interactive exhibition, an agricultural demonstration area with hands-on farming, and three themed educational trails. They introduce traditional agriculture, the Ős-Dráva Programme and the wildlife along the Dráva. This lets you explore Early Christian history and Zsolnay exhibitions in Pécs alongside nature and agriculture near Szaporca, all within Baranya.

Discover more destinations: Sellye, Felsőszentmárton.

For the overview of the wider destination: Sellyei.