Sun n Sand
There are over 20 breath taking beaches in Sri Lanka that has won the hearts of the tourists
Negombo
It is 35 Km from Colombo and is situated close to the International Airport of Sri Lanka. It is a fishing town and yet is a home for many star class hotels
Mount Lavinia
12 km from Colombo is a historical city known for its British colonial heritage. The Governors House of Sir Thomas Maitland, built in 1805, has become a star class hotel today (Known as the Mount Lavinia Hotel).
Kalutara
The city is considered as one of the sacred city of Buddhist people in the country and has large hollow dagoba (Buddhist shrine) near the River Kalu.
Beruwela
55 km from Colombo, Beruwela is the starting point of 130 km long southern coast. It is also a main fishing centre in Sri Lanka.
Bentota
Is yet another location famous for its beaches and has romantic scenic hotels and popular for wind surfing and water skiing.
Dutch fort of Galle
119 km from Colombo and is one of the world heritage sites
Pasikudah & Kalkudah
Kalkuda and Pasikuda are two separate beaches situated in Batticloa district of eastern province. These sublime beaches are famous for its sand and calm water
Unawatuna
Unawatuna is described as one of the best beaches and scuba diving locations in Sri Lanka. The Jungle Beach, Roomassagla Hills, Kathaluwa Temple, Galle Fort are all situated nearby.
Mirissa
Mirissa is an ideal location for Whale and Dolphin sightings. It is also renowned for deep sea fishing, river trips, snorkeling and bird watching.
Weligama
Weligama is a unique Bay and Beach with a wide and long sandy beach located in the Southern province close to Mathara town. The Bay is famous for its Stilt Fishermen Devil Dance Shows and its seafood. Weligama is also a wonderful Scuba Diving and Surfing Location.
Polhena
Polhena is an ideal place for Scuba Diving, Surfing, and Sunbathing. There is a natural swimming pool created by the coral reef.
Hikkaduwa
Is one of the first areas to be developed for tourism in Sri Lanka. Hikkaduwa became famous for its coral reef and tourists enjoy scuba diving there
Koggala
Is situated between Galle and Matara, 130 km from Colombo, has one of the finest beaches in Sri Lanka and historical island called “Madol Duwa” (island surrounded by lake) as mentioned in Sri Lankan literature.
Tangalle
Tangalle is situated in the Southern District of Hamabanthota closer to Mathara. It is a beautiful and natural palm fringed sea bay and a Fishing Harbor which offers glorious sea food. Its best attractions are the long and sandy beach and the coral reef. The Dutch Fort built with corals is now used as a prison.
Trincomalee
Trincomalee which is situated in the East Coast is a world famous natural deep-water harbor that attracted great explorers and travelers such as Marco Polo, Ptolemy and Sea Traders from China and East Asia during ancient times. The long and wide beaches offer surfing, scuba diving and fishing and whale watching. This sea town has the largest Dutch fortress of Sri Lanka and arguably the oldest Hindu temple (Tirukonesvaram Kovil) in Sri Lanka.
Nilaveli
Nilaveli beach is close to Trincomalee. The natural habour and beach is one of finest in world. Nilaveli is the ideal place for scuba diving.
Batticaloa
Batticaloa is situated in the east coast of Sri Lanka with a great lagoon and beach with a fascinating culture of the east. A Fort built by the Dutch in 1665 is visible near the Batticoloa Lagoon.
Arugam Bay
Situated in the South East area of Sri Lanka and has been identified as the best surfing beach in Sri Lanka and 4th best in South East Asia. It also one of the Ten Best Surfing beaches in the world. Wide sandy beaches and lagoons and the neighboring Kumana bird sanctuary are added attractions. Lahugala National Park and Yala East National Park are also located within 10–30 km radius from Arugambay centre. Magul Maha Viharaya (Buddhist temple), Kudumbigala Temple (Buddhist temple), Shastrwela Buddhist Temple, Okanda Hindu Temple are some of places with heritage values.
Casuarina Beach
Casuarina Beach which is in Karainagar, Jaffna District is about 20 kilometers from Jaffna of Northern Province. It once again becoming a popular tourist destination, after the 30 year civil war
Kilali Beach
Kilali Beach is situated in Kilali, Jaffna District of Northern Province. It is famous for local Tamil sea food dishes.
Vankalai
Vankalai is a major fishing village in Mannar, of Northern Province with a beautiful beach.