19 Best beaches in Sri Lanka
Ultimate guide (May 2019)
Unawatuna - the best beach in Sri Lanka island. Unlike most beaches in the country there's almost always no waves in the sea here, so thi… / read more » /
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Mirissa - the most beautiful beach with waves in Sri Lanka. However, if you are not surfer, you will still love this place. / read more » /
Tangalle (Tangalla) - a great beach in Sri Lanka. In fact it's not just a beach, but a series of beaches and small bays. Keep in mind th… / read more » /
Mihiripenna is a small beach in Sri Lanka, partially protected by reef from the open ocean. Thus the waves are not very strong. In the west… / read more » /
Dickwella - one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka, and besides it's also quite deserted. The beach has small waves, but in gener… / read more » /
Hikkaduwa - beach in the south-west of Sri Lanka island. The beach is quite pretty and perfect both for surfing and swimming. / read more » /
Arugam Bay - a great surfer beach in the east of Sri Lanka island. If the water is calm, you may have good time swimming in the sea. / read more » /
Negombo - the most famous beach in Sri Lanka. Main reason for the beach popularity is its location not far from the capital airport. Lo… / read more » /
Mount Lavinia - good beach near Colombo in Sri Lanka. Keep in mind that though the beach is close to Colombo, it's located quite far from the… / read more » /
Beruwala (Beruwela) - good beach on the west of Sri Lanka. Keep in mind that there's almost no beaches suitable for swimming in the city… / read more » /
Bentota - luxury beach in Sri Lanka. This place is considered to be very prestigious. Nevertheless, the beach itself is rather mediocre… / read more » /
Koggala - beach in Sri Lanka. Though this place is good, however, the country has much nicer beaches. / read more » /
Matara - good city beach in Sri Lanka. However there's no sense to choose this place as a primary holiday destination. / read more » /
Nilaveli - beach in the north-east of Sri Lanka. This place is not very interesting. Also it took not much time after civil war finished… / read more » /
Casuarina (Karainagar) - beach in the northern Sri Lanka. The beach itself is not noticeable. But if you happen to find yourself in the n… / read more » /
Pasikuda & Kalkudah - two different beaches in the eastern Sri Lanka, but located just nearby. Pasikuda Beach is in the northern small bay. Kalkuda… / read more » /
Batticaloa & Kallady - beach in the east of Sri Lanka. This is probably one of the worst beaches in the country. / read more » /
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[2015-04-16]
As for me Adam's Peak is superb! And it's only 3 hours to climb up. You'll get view + atmosphere of temple and holly.
But it's very hard to walk up there. If you are not in good condition, don't hurry!
[2015-04-16]
Adam's Peak. Is it worth to climb to? I'm going there in January.
[2015-03-16]
We've been at Elephant Park Hotel in Pinnewela. It is centered located, and you don't pay any fees when visiting elephants.
[2015-03-16]
Pinnewela elephant park. Which hotel better to choose?
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[2015-04-16]
As for me Adam's Peak is superb! And it's only 3 hours to climb up. You'll get view + atmosphere of temple and holly.
But it's very hard to walk up there. If you are not in good condition, don't hurry!
[2015-04-16]
Adam's Peak. Is it worth to climb to? I'm going there in January.
[2015-03-16]
We've been at Elephant Park Hotel in Pinnewela. It is centered located, and you don't pay any fees when visiting elephants.
[2015-03-16]
Pinnewela elephant park. Which hotel better to choose?