Country guide
Beaches
A selection of (naked) beaches on lakes and rivers, throughout the country. Most of these spots are unofficial, so be discreet and respectful towards the neighbours!
Delta della Maggia
A classic, on Lago Maggiore, accessible through the woods from Ascona's Lido.... Ascona (approx. 3km from Locarno centre) |
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La Melezza |
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Ponte Brolla
Gorgeous rocks with water cascading and turquoise pools.... Ponte Brolla |
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Schwarzwasser / Sensegraben |
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Werdinsel
Island on the Limmat, west of the city.... Höngg (approx. 6km from Zurich centre) |
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Chabrey |
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Yvonnand |
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Le Fier / Alex |
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Le Fier / Pont d’Onnex
A must for gay sun worshippers from Geneva and Annecy.... Villaz (approx. 6km from Annecy centre) |
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Ripaille
The beach is located after Thonon-les-Bains swimming pool.... Thonon-les-Bains (approx. 67km from Annecy centre) |
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Bords de l’Arve |
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L’Allondon |
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Le Vengeron
Family textile beach near the A1 exit Genève-Lac.... Bellevue (GE) (approx. 4km from Geneva centre) |
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Rivaz / Epesses
Sunbathing and swimming just underneath the spectacular Lavaux terraces.... Rivaz (approx. 15km from Lausanne centre) |
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Saint-Prex / Tolochenaz
A wooden zone, 500m west of the Boiron stream (between Morges and Saint-Prex).... Tolochenaz (approx. 16km from Lausanne centre) |
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