Sometimes the best beaches aren’t necessarily on the seaside coast. Many people don’t imagine that they can enjoy a beach vacation in the French Alps … but it’s possible! Lake Annecy is known as the cleanest lake in Europe, with summer water temperatures ranging from 22° to 25°C. Lake Annecy is also one of the largest in France, and its position at the gateway to the Alps makes it the ideal place to spend your vacations. During your camping vacation in Annecy you’ll discover incredible beaches that will delight lovers of swimming and water sports.
You may be wondering what the advantages of spending the day on a beach by Lake Annecy are, and what makes a lakeside vacation better than a seaside one! Here are our top 10 reasons:
1. There’s no sand or salt!
Your skin feels clean after you’ve been in the lake, not all salty and sandy! We love this feeling after getting out of the lake: your body feels really clean and refreshed! There’s no mixture of sunscreen and sand on the child and it’s just… nice!!!
2. Natural shade
There are plenty of shady areas on Lake Annecy’s beaches where you can relax under the trees. This protects you and your family from the Alpine sun in summer!
3. Swimming
The lake is safer for swimming than the sea and the possibilities are fantastic, just make sure you bring your inflatable buoy to make yourself visible if you go far out. There are lifeguards on the beaches, so kids can play safely in the water and parents can have peace of mind. Inflatables are also perfect for fun at the lake, as it’s usually very calm!
4. No seagulls, no sharks, no crabs, no jellyfish!
On Lake Annecy, you can prepare your picnic lunch/dinner in peace without having to worry about seagulls/birds swooping in to eat your food! Your children can also play in the water without worrying about jellyfish, crabs etc.!
5. Pontoons
On many of Lake Annecy’s beaches, there are pontoons and diving boards where children and adults can have fun in complete safety. On some beaches, they’re 5 meters high: kids love it!
6. Water sports
Many water sports can be enjoyed on the lake, including canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, windsurfing, kitesurfing, water skiing, wakeboarding and even diving! The possibilities are endless, and depending on weather conditions, you can enjoy all these sports on Lake Annecy!
7. You can relax on the boat docks
There’s something really cool and unique about sitting on a dock or lakeside bench and relaxing! You can dip your toes in for a moment of freedom in the heart of the elements!
8. The view
On all Lake Annecy beaches, you’re surrounded by breathtaking mountain views. Nature surrounds you, and that’s what makes Lake Annecy beaches so special!
9. Tides
You don’t have to worry about high and low tide times, because at the lake, there aren’t any! You can simply go at any time of day, knowing that you can stay wherever you choose!
10. Fishing just got a whole lot easier!
Whether you rent a boat or fish lakeside, fishing is certainly easier on a lake than it is by the sea! Just make sure you get your permit from the tourist office.
So we’ve convinced you that a lakeside vacation is better than a seaside one?! We certainly hope so … So if you’re now wondering which beaches we recommend on Lake Annecy, don’t hesitate to follow us for our next article on the most beautiful beaches on Lake Annecy!