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The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent fine pebbly beaches of Geneva attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Geneva Best beaches

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Geneve-Plage
Geneve-Plage
Geneve-Plage
Senior friendly

Geneve-Plage

Cologny 0.7 km
Very good
8.3
Paid entrance only • Beach resort • Easy access • Gray fine pebble • Turquoise pure water • Very crowded
8.3 Amenities index
Plage de Celigny
Plage de Celigny
Plage de Celigny

Plage de Celigny

Celigny Port 0 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Good for Sup surfing • Good for swimming
3.8 Amenities index
Plage des Eaux-Vives
Plage des Eaux-Vives
Plage des Eaux-Vives
Good for Relax

Plage des Eaux-Vives

Cologny 1.3 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray fine pebble • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
4.4 Amenities index
Plage de Camping d'Hermance
Plage de Camping d'Hermance
Plage de Camping d'Hermance
Camping

Plage de Camping d'Hermance

Hermance 0.2 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray fine pebble • Turquoise pure water • Fine pebbles bottom
3.8 Amenities index
Baby-Plage des Eaux-Vives
Baby-Plage des Eaux-Vives
Baby-Plage des Eaux-Vives

Baby-Plage des Eaux-Vives

Geneva 1.5 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
3.8 Amenities index
Plage de l'ONU
Plage de l'ONU
Plage de l'ONU
Good for Relax

Plage de l'ONU

Pregny 1.2 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Concrete cover • Turquoise pure water • Beach activities rent
7.3 Amenities index
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Popular types of Geneva beaches

Sand
Sand
Snorkling
Snorkling
Wild
Wild
Private resort
Private resort
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 15 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Geneva.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Geneva

Plage de Celigny

Plage de Celigny
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Good for Sup surfing, Good for swimming
Switzerland, Celigny Port 0 km
Plage de Camping d'Hermance

Plage de Camping d'Hermance
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Switzerland, Hermance 0.2 km
Plage de l'ONU

Plage de l'ONU
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent
Switzerland, Pregny 1.2 km
Plage de Versoix

Plage de Versoix
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Switzerland, Versoix 1.4 km
Plage du Reposoir

Plage du Reposoir
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent
Switzerland, Pregny 1 km
Plage du Vengeron

Plage du Vengeron
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom, Beach activities rent
Switzerland, Chambesy 0.6 km
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Pebbly beaches in Geneva

Geneve-Plage

Geneve-Plage
8.3
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Cologny 0.7 km
Plage des Eaux-Vives

Plage des Eaux-Vives
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Cologny 1.3 km
Plage de Camping d'Hermance

Plage de Camping d'Hermance
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Switzerland, Hermance 0.2 km
Plage de Versoix

Plage de Versoix
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Switzerland, Versoix 1.4 km
Plage de la Savonniere

Plage de la Savonniere
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Switzerland, La Gabiule 0.4 km
Plage de la Becassine

Plage de la Becassine
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Switzerland, Versoix 0.3 km
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Beaches with shade in Geneva

Geneve-Plage

Geneve-Plage
8.3
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Cologny 0.7 km
Plage de Camping d'Hermance

Plage de Camping d'Hermance
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Switzerland, Hermance 0.2 km
Baby-Plage des Eaux-Vives

Baby-Plage des Eaux-Vives
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Geneva 1.5 km
Plage de l'ONU

Plage de l'ONU
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent
Switzerland, Pregny 1.2 km
Plage du Reposoir

Plage du Reposoir
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent
Switzerland, Pregny 1 km
Pontons du quai de Cologny

Pontons du quai de Cologny
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Cologny 0.7 km
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Long beaches in Geneva

Geneve-Plage

Geneve-Plage
8.3
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Cologny 0.7 km
Plage des Eaux-Vives

Plage des Eaux-Vives
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Cologny 1.3 km
Plage de l'ONU

Plage de l'ONU
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent
Switzerland, Pregny 1.2 km
Plage du Reposoir

Plage du Reposoir
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent
Switzerland, Pregny 1 km
Pontons du quai de Cologny

Pontons du quai de Cologny
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Cologny 0.7 km
Plage du Vengeron

Plage du Vengeron
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom, Beach activities rent
Switzerland, Chambesy 0.6 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Geneva

Geneve-Plage

Geneve-Plage
8.3
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Cologny 0.7 km
Plage des Eaux-Vives

Plage des Eaux-Vives
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Cologny 1.3 km
Plage de l'ONU

Plage de l'ONU
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent
Switzerland, Pregny 1.2 km
Plage du Reposoir

Plage du Reposoir
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent
Switzerland, Pregny 1 km
Pontons du quai de Cologny

Pontons du quai de Cologny
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Cologny 0.7 km
Plage du Vengeron

Plage du Vengeron
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom, Beach activities rent
Switzerland, Chambesy 0.6 km
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Sup boarding beaches in Geneva

Geneve-Plage

Geneve-Plage
8.3
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Cologny 0.7 km
Plage de Celigny

Plage de Celigny
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Good for Sup surfing, Good for swimming
Switzerland, Celigny Port 0 km
Plage des Eaux-Vives

Plage des Eaux-Vives
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Cologny 1.3 km
Plage de Camping d'Hermance

Plage de Camping d'Hermance
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Switzerland, Hermance 0.2 km
Plage du Reposoir

Plage du Reposoir
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent
Switzerland, Pregny 1 km
Plage de la Savonniere

Plage de la Savonniere
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Switzerland, La Gabiule 0.4 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Geneva, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is fine pebble of gray color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 10.
  • Some beach bays can be densely occupied by motor boats or yachts, which usually negatively affects water pollution. There are about 4 beaches in Geneva, where a significant number of ships can be observed from time to time.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Geneva is less than 500 meters. 15 beaches are relatively easy to access.

The vast majority of Geneva beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Geneva's beaches

Geneve-Plage
10 Nina Sanchez

This beach is an excellent spot for both relaxation and enjoyment by the lake. Additionally, they offer a lovely bar on-site. Furthermore, you have the option to reserve the entire place for company parties. They also provide exciting activities such as paddle boarding and inflatable races.

Plage de Celigny
10 Ethan Rivers

This beach on Lake Geneva is absolutely lovely, and it's very convenient to access the water. You'll find showers, toilets, and a small bar available there. It's definitely my favorite beach.

Baby-Plage des Eaux-Vives
8 Tom Reynolds

There's a fantastic beach in Geneva located right on the shores of Lac Leman. It offers sandy areas and a designated play area for children, as well as convenient facilities for swimmers to change.

Plage du Reposoir
8 Lysander Thornevale

This beach isn't ideal for swimming.

Pontons du quai de Cologny
8 Rajveer Patel

the sun and the sea." This beach is a great spot to soak up the sun and relax by the water.

Plage de la Becassine
2 Cynthia Franklin

Visited the beach today with my furry companions hoping they could take a dip. Unfortunately, the beach no longer permits dogs! What a disappointment. Save yourself the trouble.

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is July - air temperature during this time warms up to 25.4°C and water up to 19.1°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 3°C and water to 0.4°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Geneva? In total there are 15 beaches and the most popular is Geneve-Plage.

Most viewed beaches of Geneva

Plage de Celigny

Plage de Celigny
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Good for Sup surfing, Good for swimming
Switzerland, Celigny Port 0 km
Geneve-Plage

Geneve-Plage
8.3
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Cologny 0.7 km
Plage de Camping d'Hermance

Plage de Camping d'Hermance
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Switzerland, Hermance 0.2 km
Pontons du quai de Cologny

Pontons du quai de Cologny
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Cologny 0.7 km
Plage de l'ONU

Plage de l'ONU
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent
Switzerland, Pregny 1.2 km
Plage de la Becassine

Plage de la Becassine
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Switzerland, Versoix 0.3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Geneva?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Geneva, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 15 beaches in total, of which about 2 can be called high-rated.

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Most of the beaches located in Geneva are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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