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Portalban Plage

Good for Relax

7.9

/ 10 Very good

#1 out of 15
in Fribourg

About

Portalban Plage is located on the Lake Neuchâtel and it is in the 1th place out of 15 beaches in the Fribourg region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Portalban Plage coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Gletterens plage, which has a rating of 7.6.

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Historical

+12 ^oC +5 ^oC

Air temperature

6.3 M/S

Wind

+9 ^oC

Water temperature

0 M

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Portalban, Fribourg,

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Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

Poor

3/10

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Portalban Plage is located in Fribourg within Portalban, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

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

"This beach is likely the most stunning one in Switzerland. It offers ample parking spots and the chance to have a barbecue under the shade of the trees. The sand on the beach is also present in the water, which is crystal clear. As someone has mentioned before, it resembles a sea."

Luka Petrovski

"The beach boasts a lovely expanse of sand and the lake is crystal clear. It cost 7 CHF to park for 4 hours, and on a Sunday, it took around 5 minutes to locate a free parking spot."

Nicoleta Radu

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Luka Petrovski

"The beach boasts a lovely expanse of sand and the lake is crystal clear. It cost 7 CHF to park for 4 hours, and on a Sunday, it took around 5 minutes to locate a free parking spot."

Nicoleta Radu

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Crowded in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - medium, individual tourism
sharks
- Zero prevalence of sharks
size&shape
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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water
- Crystall water, high transparency
- Turqoise blue

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- Relaxation connoisseurs
- Vacationers of equipped campsites

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

Gletterens, Switzerland

Gletterens plage

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Gletterens 1.6 km

Cudrefin, Switzerland

Cudrefin Plage

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Kite or windsurfing

Cudrefin 0.3 km

Salavaux, Switzerland

Plage Salavaux

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Salavaux 1 km

Hauterive NE, Switzerland

Plage Hauterive

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Hauterive NE 0.5 km

Les Fours, Switzerland

Plage publique Grande Gouille

7.8

Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Les Fours 0.7 km

Meyriez, Switzerland

Schwimmbad Murten

7.9

Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Good for water jumping

Meyriez 0.5 km

Vinelz, Switzerland

Vinelz Strand

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Vinelz 0.5 km

Erlach, Switzerland

Erlach Strand

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble

Erlach 0.4 km

Cheyres, Switzerland

Plage de Cheyres

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Cheyres 0.6 km

La Neuveville, Switzerland

Plage de La Neuveville

7.6

Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

La Neuveville 0.5 km

Yvonand, Switzerland

Plage des Pins d'Yvonand

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Yvonand 1 km

Chable-Perron, Switzerland

Plage du Camping VD 8

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Chable-Perron 0.6 km

What to do in Portalban Plage? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Portalban Plage can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Portalban Plage welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

Beach surroundings

Transport Localities

Transport

BRN• 41.4km
Villars le Grand, Vi...• 3.4km
Neuchâtel-Serrières• 7.8km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Portalban Plage?

The coastline of Portalban Plage is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Portalban Plage?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Portalban Plage, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Portalban Plage is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing
Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Portalban Plage good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.

Portalban Plage does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Portalban Plage for swimming is positive.

Is the Portalban Plage 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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Portalban Plage secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Portalban Plage 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 beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Portalban Plage?

Portalban Plage can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers (caravans / tent)

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Portalban Plage?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Portalban Plage.

How far is the Portalban Plage from parking?

The Portalban Plage 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.

What is the best time of the year to visit Portalban Plage?

The month with the highest temperature in Portalban Plage is July. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in July, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 3°C and water 0°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Portalban Plage (Fribourg) 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.Portalban Plage (Fribourg) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.