About Ascona
- Ascona has a population of about 5,100.
- It lies in Ticino.
- It's about 136 km to Zurich, the country's largest city.
- The nearest bigger city is Lugano, about 22 km away.
- Close by: Locarno (3 km), Bellinzona (19 km) and Mendrisio (35 km).
Dating by city / Switzerland / Ticino / Ascona
Singles in Ascona
No one from Ascona has a public profile here yet. Create yours and people nearby will be able to find you.
Where to meet in Ascona
From Ascona it is perfectly normal to suggest meeting in a bigger town nearby. People here do it all the time, and neither of you has to worry about running into the neighbours.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in Ascona: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Ascona?
Within 50 km of Ascona there are 49 towns and cities — Como, Varese and Lugano among them — with more than 690,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Ascona?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Ascona and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Ascona real people?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I date someone from outside Ascona?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.