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Municipality in Ticino, Switzerland
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Tenero is a small town located on the northern shore Lake Maggiore in Ticino, the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. It is about 4 km from Locarno.
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With 860 camping spaces, it's one of the largest and best equipped in Europe. Reservation is not possible.
Family-friendly campsite, located at the shore of Lake Maggiore. Reservation is possible.
Via alle Brere 16.
Great train system, 20 minutes from Bellinzona and 4 minutes from Locarno. info and timetable for SBB rail online.
Read in the guideFree shuttle bus for camping guests, free ship to Locarno only in summer. In summer, Tenero is a great place to ride a bike, within 30 minutes you will be in Locarno or in 1 hour in Bellinzona
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