When we hear the word - the beach, in the head arises one established association - sea, sand and relax. But who says the sea has a monopoly on vacation? Often the lakes attract no less than the sea, and in some cases even more tourists than the seaside. Geneva Lake can be attributed to this.
Some general information about Geneva Lake. It is located in Switzerland (Wallis, Geneva, Vaud) and France (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), total area - 580 km², the maximum depth is 310 meters.
The coast of Geneva Lake is a real find for lovers of saturated turquoise water, and even these places are not traditionally famous for memorable landscapes - your vacation certainly won’t be any worse!
There are predominantly fine pebbly beaches, that which primarily situated within the settlements. Perhaps that is why Geneva Lake is popular among travelers who prefer relaxation and senior travelers. However, and other groups of travelers may also like this place. We have even prepared for you several collections to explore the beaches of Geneva Lake - Plage de Preverenges, Plage Buchillon, Pontons du quai de Cologny, Bellerive-Plage, Plage de St.-Sulpice
The coastline of Geneva Lake is mostly straight, but the absence of winding shapes is compensated by the abundance of natural vegetation that is often present in the region. This vegetation creates a natural shadow that protects vacationers from the sun’s heat on hot days. These can be either rare trees or even dense forest areas, and it is important to be able to find them.
Secluded beach areas, usually popular with lovers of a relaxing holiday, are quite rare. So if you are looking for this type of beach it is recommended to use the filter below.
Planning a beach holiday, most travelers imagine a beautiful clean and uncrowded beach. The latter during high season, may be unreal. However, sometimes it is possible to find exceptions.
The coast of Geneva Lake is very popular with holidaymakers, so most beaches in season have a high level of occupancy. But this does not mean that there is no less crowded beaches. Such beaches still exist, but there are not so many - about 45. Check selection.
The key popular activity for beach recreation is, of course, swimming. For such activity Geneva Lake has the following features:
This is the perfect place to spend your summer days! While swimming in the lake, you'll have the breathtaking view of the majestic Evian mountain.
This beach is absolutely fantastic! It offers convenient shade, restroom facilities, and a generous amount of lake space.
The location is exceptional, with beautiful views of the lake and mountains. The staff is very friendly and professional. The pool is the best I have ever visited, and we absolutely love this place.
The place is absolutely stunning, but it tends to get quite crowded. My suggestion would be to walk a bit further along the shore, where you'll find a park that offers an equally delightful experience for swimming and sunbathing on the grass.
This is always our go-to spot for dining on Lake Geneva. The food is great, the service is friendly, and the beach atmosphere is perfect for relaxing after a hectic week. If you're lucky, you might even be greeted by a shirtless man ;) - Roald, Janet, Vikki, and Ross