The most lovely beach in Switzerland, its underwater treasures and the beautiful towns nearby

PART OF MY SERIES Natural wonders of Switzerland’s canton Vaud

View of the wild part of this beach. Notice the fine sand continuing into the waters. Photo by author Luciano Abriata.

Get to know this beautiful beach, lake Geneva above and below the water surface, the main river of canton Vaud, an iconic corner in Saint-Sulpice, and the tulips festival in Morges. Check the selection of own photos!

Switzerland is a land-locked country, but this does not mean you cannot sunbathe and swim! The country in fact features a large number of beautiful beaches in the shores of its lakes and rivers. At various altitudes, of varied colors, and with different attractions around. Over various posts I will slowly take you through some of the most beautiful water places in the country, starting here with my favorite beach, located along the north shore of lake Geneva (Léman) in the French-speaking canton of Vaud.

My favorite beach in Switzerland -where and why

For the last 9.5 years I have traveled a lot around Switzerland, and thus got to know beautiful lakes, rivers, cascades and other watery natural places all over. Through different posts in this Medium account you will get to know all my favorite water places in the country. But let’s begin here with my top pick.