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Camping Monte Generoso ***

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7.6
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Although you might consider Monte Generoso as a transit campsite, it would be a shame not to stay a little longer. Because it is a great base from which to make lots of fun excursions, by foot, by bike, or on the water. The simple but charming family campsite is located right along the banks of Lake Lugano, thereby promising lots of water activities. Here you always have a priceless view.

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Monte Generoso is a spacious campsite with a splendid view of Lake Lugano. At the reception desk, Italian, German and English is spoken.

Where is your pitch?

The pitches on the level grounds are spacious, some of which are separated by hedges. Some pitches are fully shaded. You can even rent a caravan. Monte Generoso is located right on the lakeshore, which begins with a (little) strip of pebble beach.

Clear water

The campsite guests are mainly Swiss, Germans and those travelling from north and west Europe; the latter due to the site's location along the Germany-Italy route. Monte Generoso is therefore also very suitable as a transit campsite. In the summer, families with children come because of the location directly on the water and the water sport activities.

All water recreation is done in the lake itself; there is no swimming pool on the campsite. The water in the lake is crystal clear and lake bed is made of pebbles. You can go right into the lake from the campsite.

Must see

Take the cog railway up to the top of Monte Generoso! There is a visitor centre there where activities are held and where you have a view of the Alps and the Po Valley.

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Detail information about this campsite

Inspected annually

W.J.M.L. Laeven

This inspector visits Camping Monte Generoso every year and inspects the campsite based on more than 200 facilities and other points. The inspector is an employee of ACSI and not affiliated with the campsite.

- Inspector Mr W.J.M.L. Laeven

Inspector Mr W.J.M.L. Laeven

W.J.M.L. Laeven

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Reviews (17)

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Average rating: 7.6

Toilet facilities
7.9
Staff
8.4
Price - quality comparison
7.4
Child friendliness
7.6
Sports facilities
6.6
Food and drink
7.2
Surroundings
8.1

Hans, on this campsite in August 2019

6.7

Travelling party: Couple

Nice camping at the lake, some trees on the camping side for some shade. One can order bread for the the breakfast and coffee. The camping is situated next to the railway and there is some noise from the national road and motorway. There is a railway station on 8 minutes walking distance. Very convenient because every 30 minutes there is a train to Lugano, a lovely city to visit. Free tickets are included for guests. The lake is lovely and will give enough options for a few days stay.

Facilities

General information

Guide price 1
€67.00
Guide price 2
€79.50
Period of opening *
23-03-2024 till 20-10-2024
Area
2 ha
Altitude
272m
Number of touring pitches
90 (70 - 80m2)
Number of permanent pitches
52
Number of accommodation units for hire
7
Campsite suitable for disabled persons
Yes

** Amenities in bold we know are not included in the overnight price and that there will be additional charges for them. Please note that some non-bold amenities may also incur additional costs.

Popular amenities
  • Wifi 80-100% coverage
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
Internet
  • Mobile internet
    • Type:5G
  • Wifi 80-100% coverage
At the reception
  • ACSI Club ID is accepted as an identity document
  • Advance booking recommended for high season
  • Credit cards accepted
    • credit card:Visa Card | MasterCard | Diners Club | Amex
  • Payment by debit card/Maestro possible
  • Reception easily accessible for the disabled
  • Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
    • languages:Italian | French | Spanish | English | German
Pitch amenities
  • Also suitable for caravans > 5.5m, excluding towbar
  • Electrical hook-ups possible
    • Max. electricity:8 ampère | 10 ampère
Campsite rules
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Caravans allowed
  • Tents allowed
  • Small extra tent permitted
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Twin-axle vehicles permitted
  • Barbecues permitted
    • type of BBQ:gas | electricity | charcoal
  • Own boats permitted
  • Motorboat
  • Sailing boat
Dogs
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
Toilet facilities
  • Washbasins: hot water
  • Washbasins: cold water
  • Standard toilets
  • Toilet paper provided
  • Chemical toilet disposal point
  • Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
  • Showers: hot water
  • Showers: cold water
  • Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
  • Disabled sanitary facilities only open for the disabled
  • Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
  • Baby room
  • Beach showers
  • Tap without push control
Ground and vegetation
  • Pitches with some shade
  • Unshaded pitches
  • Grass
Washing, washing-up, cooking
  • Washing up sinks: hot water
  • Washing up sinks: cold water
  • Washing machine(s)
  • Laundry sinks: cold water
  • Laundry sinks: hot water
  • Dryers
  • Microwave
Food, drink and groceries
  • Fresh bread available at the camp site
  • Groceries: limited selection
  • Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
  • Restaurant (limited choice)
  • Pizzeria
    • period:01-07/15-08
  • Takeaway meals
    • period:01-07/15-08
  • Bar
  • Exchanging of gas cylinders
Available to hire at the campsite
  • Caravans
    • total:7
  • Kayaks
  • Pedal boats
  • Motor boats
Swimming
  • Swimming in the lake/recreation pool(max. 0.1 km)
  • Beach showers
Beach
  • Pebble/shingle beach
Water sports and recreation
  • Fishing
  • Windsurfing permitted
  • Jetty/buoy
  • Waterskiing permitted
  • Motorboat
  • Own boats permitted
  • Sailing boat
  • Sailing permitted
  • Trailer slope
For children
  • Children's playground: small
  • Games room
  • Mini club (at least 4x a week - high season)
    • languages:Italian | German
  • Baby room
  • No entertainment programme
Sport and games
  • Table tennis table
  • Jeu de boules alley(s)
  • Stand-up Paddling
  • Canoes
Recreation (adults)
  • Fishing
  • Games room
  • Television
Situation of campsite
  • Panorama
  • Close to motorway junction (< 10 km)
    • distance:2 km
  • Public transport near the camp site (max. 0.5 km)
    • distance:0.5 km
  • Shopping opportunities in the vicinity (< 10 km)
    • distance:0.5 km
  • Located right next to lake/recreation pond
For motorhomes
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Special facilities for motorhomes
    • fill up water tank
    • grey water discharge
    • electrical hook-up optional (Max. electricity: 10 ampère, 8 ampère)
  • Also suitable for motorhomes > 8m and > 4 tonnes
Disabled
  • Disabled sanitary facilities on one level or accessible via a ramp
  • Width of door 100 cms minimum
  • Foldaway/lockable supports on at least 1 side of the toilet
  • Height toilet-seat approx. 48 cms
  • Next to toilet on at least one side approx. 90cms room to manoeuvre
  • In front of toilet at least 120 cms room to manoeuvre
  • No threshold of over 2cms high in sanitary block
  • Width of corridor in sanitary block 120 cms minimum
  • Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
  • Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
  • Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
  • Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
  • Tap without push control
  • Reception easily accessible for the disabled
  • Disabled sanitary facilities only open for the disabled
Miscellaneous
  • Reservation recommended for low season

Weather

The weather on this campsite

Weather forecast

Mon

18 / 03

 

Tue

19 / 03

 

Wed

20 / 03

 

Thu

21 / 03

 

Fri

22 / 03

 

Sat

23 / 03

 

Sun

24 / 03

 
Max. 16.6° 17.9° 17.1° 18.9° 20.7° 17° 15.3°
Min. 6.2° 6.9° 7.4° 8.3° 5.6°
Precipitation 0% 5% 60% 5% 0% 95% 95%
Wind direction W S SW SW S ZO N
Wind speed 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Climate

Relative humidity Precipitation total (mm) Hours of sunshine
Jan 71% 79 4
Feb 69% 74 4
Mar 65% 110 5
Apr 65% 157 6
May 70% 201 6
Jun 69% 175 7
Jul 67% 138 8
Aug 70% 173 7
Sep 74% 160 6
Oct 76% 146 5
Nov 73% 126 4
Dec 70% 65 4

Average temperature

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Location

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  • Camping Monte Generoso
    Via Tannini 12
    6818 / Melano
    Switzerland
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    Coordinates:
    45°55'42"N 8°58'39"E
  • A2 Bellinzona-Chiasso, exit Melide, direction Chiasso. 2nd campsite indicated just before the viaduct and just before Melano.

Contact

Contact

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  • www.campingmontegeneroso.ch
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