Top rather beaches in Sri Lanka
Beach part 2
4. Mirissa
Mirissa is the largest fishing port on the south coast and sits right on the southern tip of the island. Its beauty and relative proximity to Colombo (the capital city) mean it's not hard to access. It's about a two-hour drive from the capital's airport. The small beach town and its large beach are beautiful, backed by a dense grove of palm trees. The town is on a little hill that rises up behind the beach.
Mirissa Beach is arrow-shaped, with the arrow tip sticking out into the sea. This natural jetty also makes the surf calm and good for swimming. The beaches are bright white, with soft, fine sand, and the water is crystal clear. It's light green where the bottom is sandy and dark blue where there are rocks or reef. Mirissa is also a great place if you want to do some whale watching, best done in February and March.
Just a five-minute walk to the beach, Morning Star offers well-appointed guest rooms with private balconies and four-poster beds. There is an on-site pool, a restaurant offering room service, and mango trees on-site.
5. Unawatuna
Unawatuna and its beach are near the colonial town of Galle, which is a great city for sightseeing. Sri Lanka was formerly a colony of both Portugal and Holland (at different times), and this was the country's main city during that time. About five kilometers outside Galle, Unawatuna offers another little bit of beach paradise.
The area, also a big destination for ecotourism, has a large coral reef offshore. The beach is large and curving but can be crowded as it's considered one of the country's best beach resorts. CoCo Bay Unawatuna is a well-appointed beachfront resort with its own little private section of the beach with lounge chairs.
6. Uppuveli
Located on the island's less developed east coast, Uppuveli offers a true remote, unspoiled beach experience. This is a real, rural beach, so your day at the beach just might be shared with a local cow. If you arrive early, you can watch (or help) the fisherman haul in their nets. The sand is golden, and the sea here is light-blue due to the sun's reflection off the sandy bottom. It's about five kilometers from Trincomalee.
The Amaranthe Bay Resort in Trincomalee has an enormous infinity pool and offers a lot more than its budget price would get you in other countries. It's across the lagoon from the main beach, but has a tiny man-made one of its own.
7. Negombo
Only an hour from Colombo, not far from the airport, Negombo has a cool little village atmosphere. Catering to tourists, the beach has a shoreline dotted with restaurants and tiny shops selling handicrafts. There are also bands and musicians playing along the beach, adding to the lively vibe. The beach is wide and flat, with beach chair and umbrella rentals available from enterprising locals. You can find every kind of water sport imaginable here, both rentals and lessons. Be careful; the sea here can be rough for swimming and has strong currents.
Waterland is an excellent resort near the beach that offers private villas with private pools and a dining barge where guests can enjoy a 360-degree view of the water.
8. Tangalle Beach
Tangalle is on the southern coast, and its colors make for great Instagram photos. The light sand is in sharp contrast with the dark blue water, both set against deep green foliage that lines the beach. Like many other beaches in Sri Lanka, the beach edge is lined with a dense grove of trees. The top part of the beach is powdery, light gold-colored sand, with a steep incline near the waterline.
The Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort is a beachfront luxury property with villa accommodations. Near Tangalle, there's a new resort area close to the country's huge, recently opened seaport. Hambantota is being redeveloped as a new tourist destination.
The coastline is beautiful, and Shangri-La's Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa is an expansive resort property that caters to families. The resort itself has about five different beaches, along with its own mini water park.
About the Creator
Fathima Azha
hey!! am a blogger who writes contents about new things which is trending in social media.I like blogging of food and recipe,photography,Visiting places ,product review .So am excited to write new contents here for more likes and comments
Reader insights
Outstanding
Excellent work. Looking forward to reading more!
Top insights
Expert insights and opinions
Arguments were carefully researched and presented
Heartfelt and relatable
The story invoked strong personal emotions
Comments
There are no comments for this story
Be the first to respond and start the conversation.