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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

Corcapolo (approx. 9km from Locarno centre)
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Ponte Brolla

Gorgeous rocks with water cascading and turquoise pools....
Ponte Brolla
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Schwarzwasser / Sensegraben

Albligen (approx. 12km from Berne centre)
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Werdinsel

Island on the Limmat, west of the city....
Höngg (approx. 6km from Zurich centre)
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Chabrey

Chabrey (approx. 50km from Berne centre)
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Yvonnand

Cheseaux-Noréaz (approx. 50km from Fribourg centre)
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Le Fier / Alex

Alex (approx. 11km from Annecy centre)
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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

Gaillard (approx. 31km from Annecy centre)
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L’Allondon

Russin (approx. 16km from Geneva centre)
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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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