Trincomalee
Trincomalee is home to a natural deep-water harbour and the cliff-top Koneswaram Hindu temple. Pristine beaches, excellent diving, snorkelling and wild spinner dolphin encounters all await. Layered with ancient Hindu, Portuguese, Dutch and British history, Trincomalee continues to surprise and enchant every visitor who comes its way.
Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa is Sri Lanka’s most storied beach resort town, lively, colourful and rich in surf culture, bohemian energy and the island’s most accessible coral reef experiences. Sea turtles, reef fish and rays populate the national park reef just offshore. Whether catching waves, exploring the reef or savouring seafood, Hikkaduwa delivers coastal joy.
Nilaveli
Nilaveli is a long, pristine beach near Trincomalee, regarded as one of the least crowded stretches of sand in Sri Lanka. Its exceptional water clarity makes it ideal for snorkelling and diving. Just offshore, Pigeon Island National Park shelters blacktip reef sharks and vibrant coral gardens. Best visited between May and October for perfect conditions.
Tangalle
Tangalle is a secluded beach escape, offering sweeping bays, rocky headlands, turtle nesting sites and a quiet elegance perfect for those seeking privacy and natural beauty. Each scattered cove reveals its own character, from wild and windswept to calm and sheltered. The nearby Rekawa beach is among the finest spots to observe sea turtles.
Kalpitiya
Kalpitiya is celebrated as one of the world’s premier kitesurfing destinations with consistent trade winds and sheltered lagoon waters. Large pods of spinner dolphins frequent offshore between November and March. Wild, unspoiled and dotted with salt flats and mangroves, it rewards those willing to explore beyond the tourist trail.
Mirissa
Mirissa is arguably Sri Lanka’s most beautiful southern beach, a crescent bay crowned with coconut palms, a parrot rock viewpoint and the country’s finest seafood. It is Asia’s premier departure point for blue and sperm whale watching between November and April. Whether at dawn on the ocean or dusk at the bar, Mirissa is pure […]
Pasikuda
Pasikuda is a sweeping east coast bay of powder-white sand and shallow, crystal-clear turquoise water perfect for swimming and snorkelling. Its unique horseshoe shape creates calm, protected conditions ideal for families. Quietly exclusive and largely undeveloped, Pasikuda is best visited between May and September when the east coast shines.
Negombo
Negombo is a vibrant coastal city just 30 minutes from the international airport, blending Dutch canals, Catholic heritage and a fish market into a character entirely its own. The Negombo lagoon is best explored by boat, passing through fishing villages where catamaran fishing still defines daily life. A colourful gateway to Sri Lanka awaits.
Arugam Bay
Arugam Bay on the east coast is a surf destination with a free-spirited soul, drawing wave-riders to its warm, uncrowded breaks, among the finest in Asia. Beyond surfing, enjoy lagoon safaris, coastal cycling and elephant sightings at Kumana National Park. Best experienced between May and October when the surf season peaks in full glory.
Bentota
Bentota is the jewel of Sri Lanka’s southwest coast, where golden sands meet the Bentota River and the open Indian Ocean. Perfect for couples and families, it offers water sports, mangrove river safaris and access to turtle hatcheries. Bentota invites you to slow down, soak up the sun and let the ocean guide your days […]