Popular Beach Locations

Being an island, Sri Lanka is bound to have a plethora of beaches to offer. The variety of beaches is what makes it interesting. Sri Lanka features a 1600-kilometer coastline with several coves, bays, and lagoons. The splendor of the ocean trapped in tranquility in bays, the rich marine life nurtured by nature in the mangroves of a lagoon, the palm-shaded shade of a cove, and the foam dripping waves that are in constant and the unending miles of wide swaths of sand bordered by clear blue water of the Indian ocean make a beach holiday in Sri Lanka a repast so priceless that only nature can provide it make a beach holiday in Sri Lanka A holiday to Sri Lanka has it all. Windsurfing, kayaking, yachting, water skiing, and scuba diving are among them.The actual “scuba diving” experience can be had in some of the world’s most remote locations, like as the Great Basses, where you can look for Surat coins from a sunken merchant of Mogul Emperor Aurang Zeb. The two monsoon wind systems make a Sri Lanka beach vacation a year-round possibility whenever you chose to enjoy these tropical beaches. From November to March, the north east winds make the south western coast sunny and the sea slow to wake up. The East Coast waves are calmed by the South West winds, and the sun shines brightly in accord.

Kalpitiya

This beach is rising in significance on the Sri Lankan beach resort map. The beach is in a state of languid desolation, flanked on one side by the sea and on the other by the lagoon.

On the islands in the sea and the lagoon, there are more vast sandy beach fronts.

Negombo

Beach resorts are primarily located to the north of Negombo town. The many enticements on land and water abound along the lengthy stretches of coastline. The well-appointed collection resort hotels appear to be conspiring to entice you into wind surfing, diving, and swimming rather of sunbathing while watching a series of distant fishing boats keep the chefs of Sri Lanka’s finest hotels busy with their daily catch.

Mount Lavinia

The nice beach front closest to Colombo’s metropolis blends the relaxation of a beach resort with the facilities of suburban Colombo.

Kalutara

Kalutara’s golden brown beach has everything from five-star resorts to tranquil getaways away from the restless mob. Swimming is good along the beach’s quite lengthy expanse.

Beruwela

Its biggest draw is the peaceful harbor with palm-fringed beach, which promises an Eden resort isn’t far away. The Town Mosque, with its magnificent Minaret, tells the story of ancient Arab tradesmen who docked their dhows in this harbor. The water sports facilities are great.

Benthota

Unless challenged by the harshness of the south west monsoon winds, the equanimity of the sea in Benthota is never lost. Thankfully, this anomaly in wind behavior only occurs from May through July. Some of Sri Lanka’s most recognized luxury hotels are located here, thanks to the mild temperament of the sea and the large golden-hued sandy beaches

Hikkaduwa

It’s a popular vacation town with its own personality, as well as some of the best surfing waves in Sri Lanka.

Unawatuna

It’s a fishing community. Its catamarans, formerly sleeping, are now fully awake, ready to carry you out to sea for deep water fishing. The sea is unhurriedly tranquil for swimming and snorkeling because it is protected by its reef.

Weligama

The curvy coastline provides a beautiful perspective of the bay, which the community is proud of. For the surfers that gather there, the waves that seem to reach heights that are not expected give a paradise.

Mirissa

It has a seductive allure that is unique to the south west coast. It is unquestionably the best place to observe whales — sperm whales, pilot whales, and killer whales – from November to April. The dolphins that inhabit these seas are unfazed by the whales.

Arugam Bay

If you’re a surfer looking for waves that will challenge you, this is the beach for you. You are undoubtedly at home if you also enjoy roaming Elephants, naughty monkeys, and crocodiles.

Nilaveli

It is unquestionably the best beach in the east, providing all one could want in terms of marine life, sports, and leisure on tranquil beachfronts.

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