Trincomalee
Trincomalee is a historic port city with one of the finest natural harbours and a cultural tapestry woven from Tamil, Sinhalese, Muslim and Dutch colonial threads. The city is home to the Koneswaram Temple, perched on Swami Rock above the ocean and is surrounded by some of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful beaches, including the famous […]
Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa is a beach town with decades of surf culture, a buzzing social scene and one of the island’s most accessible coral reef marine sanctuaries. Snorkellers and glass-bottom boat passengers can observe sea turtles, clownfish and vibrant coral just metres from the shoreline, while the waves further out draw surfers of all levels. The town’s […]
Nilaveli
Nilaveli is a long, casuarina-fringed beach of white sand and impossibly clear turquoise water that ranks among the most pristine in all of Sri Lanka. Just offshore lies Pigeon Island National Park, one of the island’s best snorkelling destinations, where blacktip reef sharks glide lazily over hard coral gardens teeming with tropical fish. The area […]
Tangalle
Tangalle is a long arc of isolated bays, rocky headlands and sweeping beaches that attract discerning travellers seeking seclusion. Tangalle retains a wonderfully raw, unspoilt character, with small fishing villages, tranquil turtle-nesting beaches, and some of Sri Lanka’s most elegant boutique resorts hidden among its coves. The sea is bold and dramatic here, ideal for […]
Kalpitiya
Kalpitiya is one of Sri Lanka’s most exciting and still relatively untouched destinations, a long, narrow peninsula on the northwest coast that juts into the Puttalam Lagoon and is flanked by the open sea. Between November and April, hundreds of spinner and bottlenose dolphins pass through these waters, making Kalpitiya one of the finest dolphin […]
Mirissa
Mirissa is a compact, crescent-shaped bay framed by coconut palms and backed by a small fishing harbour that doubles as the launch point for some of the world’s best whale watching. The beach itself is relaxed and social, with open-air restaurants, hammocks strung between palms and the gentle sound of waves creating the ideal setting […]
Pasikuda
Pasikuda is a broad, shallow bay on the northeast coast where the water is crystal clear, the currents are gentle and the sand stretches as far as the eye can see. Protected by a natural reef, the sea here is calm and inviting even during rougher seasons, making it ideal for swimming, snorkelling and simply […]
Negombo
Negombo is a lively, characterful beach town just minutes from the international airport with a distinct Dutch-colonial heritage and one of the island’s most atmospheric fish markets. The lagoon that stretches along its northern edge is ideal for boat rides and early morning fishing excursions, while the beach strip offers a relaxed mix of guesthouses, […]
Arugam Bay
Arugam Bay is a crescent-shaped bay beloved by surfers, free spirits and nature lovers from around the world. The surf here is world-class from May to October, with point breaks suited to beginners and experienced riders alike and the laid-back village atmosphere makes it easy to lose track of time entirely. Beyond the waves, the […]
Bentota
Bentota is a languid stretch of golden sand on the southwest coast where the Bentota River meets the Indian Ocean. It is a place of serene luxury, with elegant boutique resorts lining the riverbank and a calm sea ideal for water sports and leisurely swimming. Beyond the beach, river safaris through mangrove estuaries reveal a […]