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Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero
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Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero is located on the Lake Maggiore and it is in the 15th place out of 20 beaches in the Ticino region 17.7 km away from its center, the city of Lugano. It is one of the beaches of Vira (Gambarogno) settlement, just 0.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.
It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and light pebble, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
13 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Lido di Tenero, which has a rating of 8.4.
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Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero is located in Ticino within Vira (Gambarogno), which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"Evocative, it overlooks the lake from the opposite bank to that of Locarno. The small square above offers an impeccable view"
Giacomo Calabretta
User reviews
"Evocative, it overlooks the lake from the opposite bank to that of Locarno. The small square above offers an impeccable view"
Giacomo Calabretta
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Tenero 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Tenero 0.9 km
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
San Nazzaro 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Tenero 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Locarno 1.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Mondacce 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent
Locarno 1.1 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Ascona 1.3 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Ascona 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Gerra 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Ponte Brolla 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Ponte Brolla 0.4 km
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero?
The beachline of Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero is covered with light pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.
Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are some boats in the bay.
Is the Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Wake Inn Bar is the closest place located 2700 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero?
There are 868 places to stay in the Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero from parking?
The Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero?
There are 2 attractions near Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Locarno–Madonna del Sasso funicular located in 4.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero?
The month with the highest temperature in Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero is July. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in July, the average value is 19°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 4°C and water -1°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero (Ticino) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero (Ticino) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Vira (Gambarogno) - Barcadero for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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