The city of Szentes is located in the southern lowland region, in Csongrád County. It is surrounded by the rivers Tisza and Hármas-Kőrös, whereas the streamlet Kurca runs across the third most populous town of the county. (31.000 residents)

The town’s life is determined by the underground and surface waters. The existence of Szentes derives from the closeness of the river Tisza. In the past centuries the surrounding waters’ flood-basins gave shelter to the town’s inhabitants throughout the storms of history. The rivers and channels nourished the area’s developing agriculture and the town’s horticultural fame is based upon the spa waters that burst out of the ground. 

The many coloured openness is a characteristic feature of the town. It invigorates the town’s bustling economics, its diverse cultural, community and sports life. The 32 thermal wells of the town make Szentes a unique natural resource in Europe, which not only determines its economic life but functions as a base for those who seek relaxation, recovery or entertainment.

The orderly parks, swimming pools and sport fields offer excellent facilities for relaxing to young and elderly, and the magical effects of the town’s thermal spa, the silence of its museum and art gallery are all waiting to be discovered.

The town’s gates are open for the curious visitors and the open-minded and warm hearted people of Szentes are looking forward to meeting them with a warm welcome. Personal experience has more value than any pictures or words we can say.

 

Szentes plays a leading role in the usage and multiplication of suitable and feasible technologies relating to geothermal energy in the South of the Hungarian Great Plain. The 32 thermal wells, which are situated on the territory of Szentes, are used in many ways: thermal heating system works in more than 4.000 flat units including flats and municipality run institutions; in bath; in agriculture and horticulture. 

 

Additionally, investment in a biomass power station is also planned. In the last few years several related measures were taken. The city has absolved EU and Norwegian Funds for institutions energetic reconstructions resulted in a 95% reduction of CO2 emission in 10 institutions. Szentes gained the Award of Biodiversity Capital of Europe in 2011. What is more, eco-schools are operating in the city. Szentes is aims to share these competences and experiences with the RENERGY-partners by showing best-practice-examples. 

 

The city of Szentes is looking forward to exchange experiences and further lessons learnt within the interregional partnership in order to develop new strategies for a sustainable and energy efficient future for the city.