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BEACHES




Sri Lanka, an island surrounded by nearly 1600 kms (1000 Miles) of palm fringed coastline, is an ideal destination for beach seekers worldwide. The sun kissed coastline surrounding the island with its glimmering blue waters offers ideal spots for sun bathing or just walk down its golden shores listening to the sound of waves. Further Sri Lanka offers ideal places for water sports such as windsurfing, water skiing, scuba diving, kite surfing, snorkeling and etc. Sri Lanka is becoming increasingly popular destination for Dolphin and Whale watching.

Beruwala, Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna, Mirissa and Tangalle are among the best Southern beaches. Although Sri Lanka's southern beaches has been long discovered by the international travelers, the East Coast is yet to be fully discovered. Marble beach, Nilaweli, Passikuda, Arugam Bay and Uppuveli beaches in the East coast are also open to sun seekers. Kalpitiya, Negombo and Mount Lavinia beaches are located on the western part of the country which are very popular tourist destinations. Many star class hotels, boutique hotels, villas, bungalows, Guest houses, Home-stay, Hostels and budget hotels and many Themed and fancy restaurants are located around the coastline.

STUNNING BEACHES

Beruwala


Beruwala is a town in Kalutara District, Western Province in Sri Lanka located..

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Bentota


Bentota is the most famous coastal town in Sri Lanka, located in the Galle District..

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Induruwa / Kosgoda Beach


Induruwa & Kosgoda are very small towns located in Southern Province in Sri Lanka..

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Hikkaduwa


Hikkaduwa is a small town on the south coast, located in the Southern Province, and 98 kms..

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Galle


Galle, the administrative capital of Southern District of Sri Lanka, is situated 119 kms..

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Unawatuna


Unawatuna is a coastal town in Galle District of Sri Lanka, and situated approximately..

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Koggala


Koggala is a small coastal town, situated at the edge of a lagoon on the south coast of Sri Lanka..

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Weligama


Weligama is situated along the southern coast of Sri Lanka on its southern tip, at an..

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Mirissa


Mirissa a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka, located in the Matara District..

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Polhena Beach


Polhena is situated just 6 Kms (4 Miles) away from Matara and 160 kms (100 Miles)..

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Dikwella


Dikwella is a charming scenic village on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. It is..

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Tangalle


Tangalle is a large town in the southern province, situated 195 km (121 miles) south..

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Arugam Bay


Located in the east coast of Sri Lanka, 320 kilometers away from Colombo, Arugam Bay..

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Pasikuda Bay & Kalkudah


Pasikuda is a coastal resort town, located about 35 kms (22 Miles) northwest of..

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Nilaveli (Trinco) Beach


Nilaveli (Pronounced Nilaa-Veli, Tamil translation Open-land of the moon-shine)..

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Casuarina Beach (Jaffna)


Casuarina Beach is in Karainagar, Jaffna District, Sri Lanka, about 20 kms..

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Kalpitiya


Kalpitiya is located in Puttlam District, 170km away from Colombo. Kalpiya..

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Negombo


The coastal city of Negombo in Gampaha district is the northern bordering city..

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Mount Lavinia


Mount Lavinia on the immediate suburbs of Colombo has been famous for its beach..

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Wadduwa


Wadduwa is 70 km (44 Miles) from Sri Lanka's international airport and 40 km..

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