Beaches

Sri Lanka has the best beaches in the world! Flat and consisting of soft white sand, they are ideal to take a stroll in, lounge around and treasure forever. The Northern and Eastern beaches are the best for surfing, especially the world famous Arugam bay. The western province beaches are more for relaxing and partying. Southern beaches are best known for many activities, relaxing, recreational fishing such as stilt fishing, surfing and other aqua activities, beach volleyball, and many more. Almost all the 1340 km of the Sri Lankan coastline is accessible, open, and breathtakingly beautiful. Whether it is a quick snorkeling in Hikkaduwa, whale watching in Mirissa, swimming with the dolphins in Kalpitiya, or a dive to see the shipwrecks off the Colombo port, this amazing island has it all. Roll a mat under the gently swaying palms and enjoy the soft crashing waves of the blue waters of the Indian Ocean.