# The best beaches in Sri Lanka

Whales off Mirissa, surf at Arugam Bay and quiet coves on the east coast.

- 52 votes · 13 items
- Sep 2, 2023 · Ben W.
- https://even.best/en/l/3084/the-best-beaches-in-sri-lanka

## Top 13

1. **Mirissa** (8 · ▲9 ▼1) — Calm reef water and whale watching from December to April.
2. **Unawatuna** (5 · ▲5 ▼0) — A 1-km crescent of golden sand near Galle.
3. **Hikkaduwa** (4 · ▲5 ▼1) — Coral reef and turtles.
4. **Tangalle** (3 · ▲4 ▼1) — Long, quiet southern beaches.
5. **Hiriketiya** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Horseshoe bay with beginner waves.
6. **Weligama** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Wide bay for learning to surf.
7. **Arugam Bay** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — East-coast surf capital.
8. **Uppuveli** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Laid-back beach north of Trincomalee.
9. **Dalawella** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — The famous palm-tree rope swing.
10. **Pasikudah** (1 · ▲4 ▼3) — Shallow lagoon-like bay on the east coast.
11. **Bentota** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Resort beach with river and water sports.
12. **Jungle Beach** (0 · ▲1 ▼1) — Hidden cove near Unawatuna.
13. **Nilaveli** (-2 · ▲1 ▼3) — White sand near Trincomalee and Pigeon Island.

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