The best beaches in Sri Lanka
The top 3 according to 52 votes from people: Mirissa · Unawatuna · Hikkaduwa. (Updated Sep 2, 2023.)
Whales off Mirissa, surf at Arugam Bay and quiet coves on the east coast.
Top 13
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1
Mirissa
Calm reef water and whale watching from December to April.
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2
Unawatuna
A 1-km crescent of golden sand near Galle.
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3
Hikkaduwa
Coral reef and turtles.
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4
Tangalle
Long, quiet southern beaches.
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5
Hiriketiya
Horseshoe bay with beginner waves.
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6
Weligama
Wide bay for learning to surf.
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7
Arugam Bay
East-coast surf capital.
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8
Uppuveli
Laid-back beach north of Trincomalee.
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9
Dalawella
The famous palm-tree rope swing.
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10
Pasikudah
Shallow lagoon-like bay on the east coast.
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11
Bentota
Resort beach with river and water sports.
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12
Jungle Beach
Hidden cove near Unawatuna.
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13
Nilaveli
White sand near Trincomalee and Pigeon Island.
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Comments (2)
Hiriketiya is my favourite, small bay, good waves for beginners and great cafes
Mirissa whale watching was incredible, saw two blue whales in March