Reka holiday colony Gandria
Quiet holiday homes in a quaint lakeside village
Haus Tamaris via Cantonale 22 , 6978 Gandria, Switzerland
The facility
Welcome to your holiday home by the lake
Directly on the lakefront of Lago Ceresio (Lake Lugano) and only ten minutes from Lugano by car, nestles the dreamy little village of Gandria with its winding alleys, steps, courtyards and covered arcades. Anyone looking for peace and quiet and the charms of nostalgia will find a little corner of paradise here. Time seems to have stood still for 100 years. The village is closed for traffic and has preserved the original character of many buildings such as, for example, the 17th-century San Rocco Chapel. At the foot of the Monte Bré, Gandria is the perfect departure point for excursions trips to Lugano and further afield in Ticino, as well as for long days of dolce farniente.
Small but beautiful - our "House Tamaris" is located at the end of the village, on a slope directly below the main road. You reach it via a long, wide flight of steps. The total of 7 holiday apartments offer spacious living areas and plenty of room to feel good for up to 6 people. The modern apartments all have a lake view and are decorated in a bright, Mediterranean style. A pretty overgrown path leads to the house’s own jetty with a small place to sunbathe and private swimming access. Due to the steep terrain and the depth of the lake, we do not recommend these holiday homes for holidays with small children.
Are you planning on active holidays? Reka’s holiday resort in Gandria is the perfect is the perfect holiday home for unforgettable excursions. The Lugano region has many well-known mountain vantage points and there are fabulous panoramas to tempt you all over Ticino. The fashionable resort with its car-free centre and Mediterranean climate has earned itself a reputation as the city of flowers, churches and parks. Whether you’re discovering historical sites, visiting world-renowned events, just enjoying life on the lake promenade or chatting and having a meal at a table on the Piazza – Lugano is always worth the trip!
Everything you need for an enjoyable holiday is here. We look forward to welcoming you; you can even bring your dog.
Book your holiday home today!
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Activities
Mountain biking
Swimming
Hiking
Water sports
Our types of accommodation for your holiday
Type A, Classic Studio
The classic 1 room studio apartment has 1 living/dining room with 2 single beds, open kitchen, 1...
Type B, Classic Studio
The classic1 room studio apartment has 1 living/dining room with 2 single beds, kitchen, 1 bathroom with...
Type C, D, Classic, 1 bedroom
The classic 2 room apartment has 1 living/dining room with 2 single sofa beds, kitchen, 1 bedroom...
Type E, Classic, 1 bedroom
The classic 2 room apartment has 1 living room with 2 single sofa beds, kitchen, 1 bedroom...
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Reka dog holidays
Holiday without your dog? Here he can come along, as in most Reka holiday villages. We prepare everything for the four-legged family member. Find out more and book your dog-friendly flat now!
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50% discount door-to-door luggage transport
No more lugging suitcases around! With public transport, you can now travel to your Reka holiday in a more climate-friendly and comfortable way than ever before. Your holiday luggage will be collected from your home and will be waiting for you when you arrive at your Reka holiday appartment. And return transport is also taken care of. Benefit from a 50% discount on SBB's door-to-door luggage transport service. You will receive the promo code in your Prestay e-mail shortly before your arrival.
Your Ticino Ticket: experience more at a favourable price
Take the mountain railway to the summit, a tour on the lake, a visit to the falconry, many museums, a day of swimming in the Lido, the whole of Switzerland on a scale of 1:25 in the Swissminiatur ... all this and more is available at a discount as a Reka guest, and public transport is even free.
Our accommodations
Type A, Classic Studio
The classic 1 room studio apartment has 1 living/dining room with 2 single beds, open kitchen, 1...
Type B, Classic Studio
The classic1 room studio apartment has 1 living/dining room with 2 single beds, kitchen, 1 bathroom with...
Type C, D, Classic, 1 bedroom
The classic 2 room apartment has 1 living/dining room with 2 single sofa beds, kitchen, 1 bedroom...
Type E, Classic, 1 bedroom
The classic 2 room apartment has 1 living room with 2 single sofa beds, kitchen, 1 bedroom...
Type G, Classic, 1 bedroom
The classic 2.5 room apartment has 1 living room with 2 single sofa beds, kitchen, 1 bedroom...
Type F, Classic, 2 bedrooms
The classic 3 room apartment has 1 living/dining room with 2 single sofa beds, kitchen, 2 bedrooms with...
With Reka you get more
Reka dog holidays
Holiday without your dog? Here he can come along, as in most Reka holiday villages. We prepare everything for the four-legged family member. Find out more and book your dog-friendly flat now!
More...50% discount door-to-door luggage transport
No more lugging suitcases around! With public transport, you can now travel to your Reka holiday in a more climate-friendly and comfortable way than ever before. Your holiday luggage will be collected from your home and will be waiting for you when you arrive at your Reka holiday appartment. And return transport is also taken care of. Benefit from a 50% discount on SBB's door-to-door luggage transport service. You will receive the promo code in your Prestay e-mail shortly before your arrival.
Your Ticino Ticket: experience more at a favourable price
Take the mountain railway to the summit, a tour on the lake, a visit to the falconry, many museums, a day of swimming in the Lido, the whole of Switzerland on a scale of 1:25 in the Swissminiatur ... all this and more is available at a discount as a Reka guest, and public transport is even free.
Relaxing moments on the lake
Our holiday guests have free use of two stand-up paddles and a two-man canoe.
Experiences
Sentiero di Gandria
The Sentiero di Gandria is a hiking trail that leads from Gandria to Lugano. It is about 2.5 kilometres long and offers beautiful views of the lake and the surrounding landscape. Peace and quiet characterise this hike, passing flowers and typical Mediterranean shrubs. A branch off from the main path leads to the olive park with centenary trees and educational panels presenting its history and special features.
Swiss customs museum
The Swiss Customs Museum is to be found in an old border guard post, directly on the banks of the lake only a few metres away from the Swiss-Italian border. A visit to the museum may be ideally combined with a walk through the picturesque surroundings or a meal in one of the nearby caves where you can enjoy the best Ticino fare. There are also picnic areas alongside the museum.
Monte Brè
It's worth making the trip here just for the views of the city and Lake Lugano. Funicular railways run in two sections from the edge of Lugano to Monte Brè, the scenic mountain above the lake basin and the vibrant city. Descents down to Lugano or the lake, always via the Brè village, are in part pretty steep, as are the nature and archaeological trail to Gandria.
Lido di Lugano
Like the old bathing huts, it was originally built in homely wood: The "Lido di Lugano" bathing establishment on the shores of Lake Lugano. The large bathing complex was later supplemented by a modern outdoor pool with an Olympic pool and 10-metre diving platform. Today, the baths have two parts: a sporty, lively swimming pool and a cosy lido that is more geared towards relaxation and leisure. The beautifully renovated lido has also succeeded in largely preserving the charm of the old Lido.
Hiking tips from the professionals
Discover the many tips and hiking suggestions in Swiss Hiking Routes. You’re sure to find the just right trail for you inside. Swiss Hiking Routes enthusiasts and subscribers to the WANDERN.CH magazine even receive a CHF 50.- booking discount for Reka Holidays in Switzerland. Discover now
More...What our clients say
Une première expérience de vacances avec REKA couronnée de succès
Les scores sus-indiqués parlent d'eux mêmes. Toutes les prestations étaient à la hauteur de nos attentes. Le site est charmant. Les équipements sont propres e. modernes. Le personnel était ponctuel e. tout a très bien fonctionné lors de la réservation e. de la prise des clés. Bref, nous avons passé un magnifique séjour de balades e. de resourcement à Gandria. Merci !
Les scores sus-indiqués parlent d'eux mêmes. Toutes les prestations étaient à la hauteur de nos attentes. Le site est charmant. Les équipements sont propres e. modernes. Le personnel était ponctuel e. tout a très bien fonctionné lors de la réservation e. de la prise des clés. Bref, nous avons passé un magnifique séjour de balades e. de resourcement à Gandria. Merci !
Wunderbarer Seeanstoss. Sehr Auto Verkehr lastig.
Als Badeferien sicher toll. Lugano ist jetzt aber nicht so unsere Gegend. Sehr bonzig (das ganze Seeufer ist privatisiert) und vom Verkehr dominiert. Wenn man zum ersten Mal da ist, ist es schwierig sich zu orientieren an dem Berghang der zwische Albonogno und Gandria liegt. Das Kanu und die zwei SUPs haben uns sehr gefallen. Auch das Dorf Gandria ist sehr schön. Kommunikation mit Mann von der Notfall Tel. Nr. war prima, aber wenn er sagt es käme ein Elektriker am nächsten Tag und dem ist dem ist nicht so, bräuchte es eine Notiz an uns.
Als Badeferien sicher toll. Lugano ist jetzt aber nicht so unsere Gegend. Sehr bonzig (das ganze Seeufer ist privatisiert) und vom Verkehr dominiert. Wenn man zum ersten Mal da ist, ist es schwierig sich zu orientieren an dem Berghang der zwische Albonogno und Gandria liegt. Das Kanu und die zwei SUPs haben uns sehr gefallen. Auch das Dorf Gandria ist sehr schön. Kommunikation mit Mann von der Notfall Tel. Nr. war prima, aber wenn er sagt es käme ein Elektriker am nächsten Tag und dem ist dem ist nicht so, bräuchte es eine Notiz an uns.
Belles vacances dans la tranquillité
Erholung pur
Tolle Lage direkt am See, mit dem Ticino Ticket ein hervorragendes Extra, Digibox sollte man vorher direkt angeboten bekommen
Tolle Lage direkt am See, mit dem Ticino Ticket ein hervorragendes Extra, Digibox sollte man vorher direkt angeboten bekommen
Gandria - vacances d’automne au calme
Wunderschöne Natur.
Ohne Auto ist es mühsam (zeitaufwendig), nach Albonago zu gelangen. Zumal man sich dabei noch an die Öffnungszeiten halten müsste. Leider haben wir diese Klausel (Kurtaxe in Albonago bezahlen) erst nach der Buchung erfahren. Freundlicherweise konnten wir die Zahlung nach 2 Telefonaten dann per Kreditkarte erledigen.
Ohne Auto ist es mühsam (zeitaufwendig), nach Albonago zu gelangen. Zumal man sich dabei noch an die Öffnungszeiten halten müsste. Leider haben wir diese Klausel (Kurtaxe in Albonago bezahlen) erst nach der Buchung erfahren. Freundlicherweise konnten wir die Zahlung nach 2 Telefonaten dann per Kreditkarte erledigen.
Schöne Familienferien
Was wir vermisst haben: - Die zwei Sessel, die früher in der Wohnung waren (wenn die Bettsofas in Gebrauch ist, gibt es ausser am Esstisch keine weiteren Sitzgelegenheiten mehr...) - Ersatz-Toilettenpapier war beim Hauseingang trotz entsprechendem Hinweis auf der Website leider keines aufzufinden. Ansonsten alles tiptop!
Was wir vermisst haben: - Die zwei Sessel, die früher in der Wohnung waren (wenn die Bettsofas in Gebrauch ist, gibt es ausser am Esstisch keine weiteren Sitzgelegenheiten mehr...) - Ersatz-Toilettenpapier war beim Hauseingang trotz entsprechendem Hinweis auf der Website leider keines aufzufinden. Ansonsten alles tiptop!
Joli site avec accès direct au lac et utilisation des kanoë/paddle!
Ruhige Lage mit Seesicht
Erholsamer Ort
Einzig, dass es ein wenig nach alten Mottenkugeln duftete und auch vielen Spinnen Heimat bot... Beides zum ein wenig Schmunzeln gedacht
Einzig, dass es ein wenig nach alten Mottenkugeln duftete und auch vielen Spinnen Heimat bot... Beides zum ein wenig Schmunzeln gedacht
haben die Reka Anlage nicht genutzt da wir in Gandria waren dafür fanden wir das ticino ticket toll.
In der Küche das Spühlbecken ersetzen sah echt unapetitlich aus. Haushaltpapier in Küche als Standart,haben Rollen dort gelassen. Auf Terasse einen Aeschenbecher. Sonst war alles toll.
In der Küche das Spühlbecken ersetzen sah echt unapetitlich aus. Haushaltpapier in Küche als Standart,haben Rollen dort gelassen. Auf Terasse einen Aeschenbecher. Sonst war alles toll.
Tolle Auszeit direkt am See
Tolle Wohnung mit Balkon direkt am See mit wunderschönen Sonnenaufgängen und Sonnenuntergängen. Mit Dem Ticino Ticket hat man freie Fahrt mit dem ÖV im ganzen Tessin. Gandria ist ein kleines, malerisches Fischerdörfchen und der Olivenweg ist sehr zu empfehlen. Wir werden wieder kommen :-)
Tolle Wohnung mit Balkon direkt am See mit wunderschönen Sonnenaufgängen und Sonnenuntergängen. Mit Dem Ticino Ticket hat man freie Fahrt mit dem ÖV im ganzen Tessin. Gandria ist ein kleines, malerisches Fischerdörfchen und der Olivenweg ist sehr zu empfehlen. Wir werden wieder kommen :-)
About the location
Your holiday accommodation in Gandria
Gandria is on the eastern bank of Lake Lugano and at the foot of the Monte Brè. Its winding alleyways and picturesque location makes this former Ticinese fishing village an extremely popular destination with tourists.
On the opposite side of the lake, only accessible by boat, are the Cantine di Gandria, the community wine cellars. Not far is the Swiss Smuggler Museum!
A comprehensive sports and leisure offer awaits you as well as shopping possibilities in Lugano which is only 6 km away. For excursions and shopping a car is recommended. There is only a small shop in Gandria with a small selection of products.
About the region
Hikers, cyclists, bike racing buffs, golfers, yachtswomen, gourmets, racing drivers, nature enthusiasts and culture lovers … Ticino brings a smile to everybody’s face! Favourite destinations in the Sopraceneri region are the southern foothills of the Alps, the medieval castles in Bellinzona, Locarno with the international film festival, the markets in neighbouring Italy and the romantic Maggia and Verzasca valleys. The Sottoceneri region around fashionable Lugano offers lakes and mountains, culture, first-class musical events, culinary highlights as well as great shopping opportunities. The southern part of the canton is particularly interesting for anyone looking for the perfect combination of urbanity and nature.
Ticino attracts visitors with its southern charm and sub-tropical vegetation unique to these parts. In Switzerland’s “sun lounge” you’ll enjoy the particularly mild climate from spring right through until late autumn.
Directions
By train: Travel to Lugano, from railway station by taxi to Gandria, go past the place-name sign to the second petrol station (Mondial Change)... the Tamaris House is immediately after this on the right.
By car: Take the motorway exit ‘Lugano-Nord’, then follow road signs to ‘Gandria/St. Moritz’. Pass the Gandria place-name sign to the second petrol station (Mondial Change, and the house is immediately after this on your right-hand side. About 30 meters after the petrol station you will find the parking spaces with the flat numbers.
Reka-Ferienanlage Gandria
Haus Tamaris via Cantonale 22, Gandria, 6978, Switzerland
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