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Camping Monte Generoso ***

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7.9

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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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Campsite accepts ACSI Club ID

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Inspected annually

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.

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Reviews (22)

Average rating: 7.9

Toilet facilities: 8.2
Staff: 8.6
Price - quality comparison: 7.8
Child friendliness: 7.8
Sports facilities: 7.0
Food and drink: 7.7
Surroundings: 8.2

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Miguel Escardo, on this campsite in June 2023
9.0

Travelling party: Family with children <4 years

Excelente estadía en este lugar de ensueño frente al lago.

Facilities

General information

Guide price 1: €69.72
Guide price 2: €82.57
Period of opening: 29-03-2025 till 19-10-2025
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
Freezing for cooling elements
Exchanging of gas cylinders

Rental accommodations

Caravans
- total:7

Available to hire at the campsite

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
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
Kayaks

Recreation (adults)

Fishing
Games room
Television

Situation of campsite

Located by a lake/recreation pond (max. 0.1 km)
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
- water refill
- grey water discharge
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

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

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Camping Monte Generoso
Via Tannini 12
6818 / Melano
Switzerland
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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.