Best Beaches In Sri Lanka

Baththalangunduwa - Kalpitiya

Baththalangunduwa is a beautiful island covering an area of 150 hectares. From the Kalpitiya jetty you have to travel about 28 nautical miles to reach Baththalangunduwa Island. Innocent islanders, who make a living from fishing, live a different kind of life on this island. Baththalangunduwa Island is undoubtedly a perfect place to enjoy a cool evening breeze, a spectacular view of the setting sun, or a night of tents and the sweet sound of the waves crashing against the shore. Read More

Arugam Bay Surf Beach - Arugam Bay

Arugam Bay Surf Beach is located about 2 km south of Pottuvil, a small town in the Ampara District in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. Arugam Bay is one of the best beaches in Sri Lanka and one of the world's most famous surfers' paradise . The sunrise is a most spectacular sight. There is a large bay called Elephant Point in Arugam area which is great to see the whole area once you reach the top of the rock. Read More

Coconut Tree Hill- Mirissa

Located in the vicinity of the Bay of Mirissa, this small hill is called Coconut Tree Hill. This is a private coconut plantation. This place is a must visit for anyone visiting Mirissa. Due to its proximity to the city, it is accessible day or night. Although this is private land, admission is free. Provides a great place for travel pictures. Located 4 m (13 feet) above sea level. Read More

Jungle Beach - Unawatuna

Jungle Beach is a very famous and beautiful beach located in Rumassala, Galle. This is a hidden beach in the past. At that time it was known as the "White Dam". The corals act as a natural breakwater so the waves do not get rough here. Also special is the variety of fish species found in the coral reefs. Jungle Beach is the perfect place for a shallow safe bath. The beach at the foot Read More

Marble Beach - Trincomalee

Marble Beach is another beautiful beach located about 15.4 km east coast of Trincomalee district. The sea water of the Marble Sea is very clear and the seabed can be seen very clearly which is why this beach is named as the Marble Beach. Swimming is a great beach for little kids to play with. This beach is controlled by SL navy. A very safe beach. The cleanliness is very high. Read More

Nilaveli Beach - Trincomalee

Amazing sandy beach : Nilaveli is a beautiful beach located at a distance of about 15 km from the city of Trincomalee. Very popular for recreational water sports, scuba diving. Traveling Time: 23 min (15.1 km) Trincomalee to Nilaveli Beach.Cost: Free, Famous for:Recreational water sports, Scuba diving Read More

Thalpe Beach - Talpe

Thalpe beach is another beautiful place on the south coast. When you pass Unawatuna and go towards Matara you will find the Talpe area. A few rocky outcrop pools along the Talpe beach have become a major tourist attraction these days. There is nothing better than to dive into these pools that have captivated so many locals and foreigners, even beyond the coast. Read More

Uppuveli Beach - Trincomalee

Uppuveli Beach is Another beautiful beach is about 3 km from Trincomalee. Nilaveli is located at a distance of about 13 km from the coast. The sea is a little rough during high winds. When the moon rises, it creates very beautiful views. Many people believe that this is the longest beach in Trincomalee. Fishing takes place on this beach and fishermen can support it if you wish. Read More

Pigeon Island National Park - Trincomalee

Pigeon Island is one of the fascinadoras tourist destinations on the east coast. Pigeon Island, which belongs to the Trincomalee District of the Eastern Province, covers an area of 471,429 hectares. The main reason for naming this as Pigeon Island is because it is home to ten pigeon kings. Best time to visit: July to September ( It is easier to dive and view the corals as the roughness of the sea subsides during this time) Read More

Ussangoda Beach - Ambalantota

Ussangoda Beach is located at a distance of about 4 km from the Ambalantota - Nonagama junction in the Hambantota district in the southern province. This is a nature reserve and is located in the turtle breeding zones of the southern part of the country and is a bit above sea level. Best time to visit in day : The sunrise and sunset is an amazing sight. Famous for: Walk along the scenic beach, Enjoy nature, During your vacation. Read More

Pasikuda Beach - Batticaloa

Pasikuda Beach is another beautiful beach located about 35 km northwest of the Batticaloa district in the Eastern Province. The shallow beach is a great place for little ones to play. Read More

Kalkudah Beach - Batticaloa

Kalkudah Beach is another beautiful beach that has become a tourist attraction on the east coast of Sri Lanka. The Kalkudah Beach coastline is about 2 km long and is protected by coastal reefs. Read More

Underwater Museum - Galle

It is located at a depth of about 50 feet inside the Galle Harbor which has attracted many local and foreign tourists. Read More

Negombo Beach Park - Negombo

Negombo beach is another beautiful beach in the Western Province. It is a very small coastal town located very close to the Read More

Blue Beach Island and Underwater Museum - Nilwella

Blue Beach Island is a small island in the Nilwella area between Dickwella and Tangalle in the Matara District of the Southern Province. This is private land. It is a beautiful island surrounded by the Blue Sea. A small layer of sand connecting the island and the land. You can travel to the island through this. At certain times of the year, this layer of sand is covered by sea waves. Read More

Koggala Beach - Koggala

Koggala Beach is another beautiful beach on the south coast. Great beach for sunset. This beach is a very popular beach for Stilt Fishing. Stilt Fishing is found in several areas in the Galle, Matara and Hambantota districts of Sri Lanka. This method is a traditional method. This industry is associated with the tourism industry. The dry season is from early May to late October. Read More

Ahungalla Beach - Ahungalla

Ahungalla Beach is a very quiet beach. Coconut trees, lush green vegetation, clear blue sea and golden sandy beach make it a great holiday for tourists. Ahungalla beach screen is very popular for beach camping. You will be able to get all the facilities you need to stay, including accommodation and food. The area around Ahungalla is famous for its traditional wood-carved masks and it has also become a tourist attraction. Read More

Bentota Beach - Bentota

Bentota Beach is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. The beach is famous for water sports such as riding, windsurfing, boogie boarding, water skiing, kite flying, and relaxing in a banana boat for family and children. It has become a popular beach for tourists as there is no shortage of accommodation available for tourists. Read More

Panama Beach - Panama

As the Panama Tank (Crocodile Point) moves about 12 kilometers south of Arugam Bay, you will come across a coastal village called Panama. Read More

Arisimale Beach - Trincomalee

Located about 50 km north of Trincomalee town. A beach with very clear clear water. The uniqueness here is that the sand on the beach is like little rice. Read More

Sober Island - Trincomalee

Located in the natural harbor of Trincomalee, Sober Island is a popular tourist destination. Late Young British Lieutenant S. The island in Sober's memory was named "Sober". Sober Island is located about an hour after leaving the pepper jetty in Trincomalee. The 175-acre island, about 200 meters above sea level, was renamed the "Sun Island" in the French sense of the word "Isle du Solite Read More

Elephant Rock - Arugam Bay

This Elephant Rock is another great place to visit if you are visiting Arugam Bay. It is also an extremely popular surfing spot. This place is not crowded due to lack of road facilities. It takes about 20 minutes to reach Elephant Rock from Arugam Bay. Surrounded by a small mangrove forest, there is a beautiful lagoon with dark mangroves at the back end of the Elephant Rock. It has some breathtaking views. Read More

Tangalle Beach - Tangalle

Tangalle Beach is another beautiful beach on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The most famous of these are the Parei Wella Beach and Hummanaya beach. The Parei Wella Beach is the best place to watch the coral reefs for swimming. This is controlled by the Sri Lanka Navy so the security here is very high. The tourist attraction is even higher. Read More

Hikkaduwa Beach - Galle

Located in the Galle District of the Southern Province, the Hikkaduwa Area inherits a spectacular beach with fine white sand as well as a bright sea area. The coastline of Hikkaduwa is adorned with palm trees, while the coral reefs are adorned with palm fronds. Hikkaduwa, one of the three Marine National Parks in Sri Lanka, is also the second most suitable place for surfing in Sri Lanka. Read More

Weligama Beach - Matara

Weligama area meaning sand bay is an aesthetic coastal area in the Matara District of the Southern Province. The soft white sand dunes of Weligama have become a popular tourist destination in the last few decades. Facilities for recreational activities such as surfing also facilitate this. Read More

Mount Lavinia Beach - Colombo

Mount Lavinia beach is famous in the Colombo district of the Western Province for being the best place to bathe in the country. The nature of the waves in this sea area changes from time to time and visitors to Mount Lavinia will have the opportunity to experience a spectacular Read More

Vella Island - Kalpitiya

Villa Island is one of the most famous and best ever sea kite rides in Sri Lanka. Located about 30 km from Kalpitiya in front of Wilpattu National Park. Due to the incessant winds in the summer in Sri Lanka, even the world famous kite champions come to the island for their training. On the Vella Island of Sri Lanka The kitesurfing season begins in mid - May to the end of September. Read More

Dolphin and Whale Watching - Kalpitiya

Dolphin and Whale Watching is a major tourist attraction in Kalpitiya, located on the shores of Kalpitiya in the Puttalam District of the North Western Province of Sri Lanka. The best time to watch dolphins and whales in the Kalpitiya Sea is from December to March . During this time you can see blue whales, sperm whales, fin whales, and occasionally some species of orca and dolphins. Read More

Medaketiya Beach - Tangalle

Medaketiya beach is another beautiful beach located on the south coast. It is located about 1.3 km from Tangalle town. This beach is one of the most popular beaches among foreign tourists. Read More

Kalpitiya Beach - Kalpitiya

Visitors to Kalpitiya beach have to travel about 35km from Puttalam. It is about a 3 hour drive from Katunayake Airport. According to the Mahavamsa, the Kalpitiya beach is located Read More

Scuba Diving - Kalpitiya

Scuba diving off the coast of Kalpitiya is one of the leading activities of local and foreign tourists. This largest coral reef is located off the coast of Kalpitiya in the Puttalam District of the North Western Province of Sri Lanka. Home to a wide variety of fish and marine life You will be able Read More

Kasa Kale Beach - Kalpitiya

Kasa Kale Beach is a beautiful natural beach is located in the Kalpitiya area in the Puttalam District of the North Western Province. This place has become very popular among the people due to its uniqueness. Read More