Beaches - In Sri Lanka

The tropical isle of of Sri Lanka boasts numerous beautiful beaches,from charming Unawatuna Bay,lively Hikkaduwa and picturesque Mirissa to secluded Arugam Bay and pristine Nilaiweli.The vast expanses of coral-white sand framed by gentle turquoise waves dotted with fishing boats generate quaint picture-postcard composition.Watch the afternoon sky transform into and artist's palette of orange,yellow and purple hues as the sun quietly skins into the dark waters.

         

 

         

        

Beach - East Coast

           If Sri Lanka is serendipity,beach lovers will find lots of it on the east coast.The coastline here is uneven with many bays and sheltered coves.The east coast has to offer some of the best beaches in Sri Lanka, unspoilt and pristine, extending from Arugam Bay in the south to the Nilaveli Beach in the East.

Arugam Bay

Is the southern most beach resort of the eastern coast.It is a very popular surfing center ranked 3rd among the best twenty beaches of the world by the British Surfers Association.It is situated in close proximity to Lahugala National Park - Famous for elephants, Pottuvil Lgoon - A bird watchers paradise & Kumana Bird Sanctuary.A road from here also leads down the coast to Panama and Okanda, gateway to Yala East National Park making it also a wild life bluff's delight ! many guesthouses and a few hotels have sprung up on the shore of the Bay around the fishing village.Arugam Bay has once again turned into the surfing hotspot that it was and features many international surfing competitions annually.  

                              

Hikkaduwa

Among the coastal side tourist attractions in Sri Lanka Hikkaduwa beach has a special place for its exquisite white sands and uniquely beautiful corals that has lured many visitors and tourists to take a glimpse at the marvels that can be seen in full abundance. Magnificent corals and tropical fishes are the top priorities in this highly popular beach location and being the only marine life sanctuary in Sri Lanka it is also a fine and rich place to explore the bio diversity and marine life of this beautiful tropical island. White sans glistening under the warm sun shine sure has made the place have a captivating effect on tourists and visitors. Pristine in nature Hikkaduwa beach is the ideal place for the visitor who is in search of peace of mind and relaxation enjoying sun and sand.