 Sri
Lankan Beaches are the most picturesque in the world.
Soft sound of waves lapping in to the beach, endless
strip of white sandy beaches contrasting with deep blue
waters, coral reefs that are home to many types of
tropical fish best describe what you will find when you
visit western & southern coastlines of this beautiful
country.
Places to
visit
Negombo
Distance from Colombo: 35 KM
Climate: Hot & Sunny
A characteristic fishing town north of Colombo, it is a
mere 6 km from the international airport. Set amid lush
groves of coconut palms, it breathes the spirit of the
sea. Negombo is a gourmet’s paradise with sea food in
plenty. Old - world fishing craft, like the outrigger
canoe and the catamaran, bring seer, skipjack, herring
and mullet, pomfret and amber jack, while lobster and
prawn are caught in the lagoon.
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Bentota
Distance from Colombo: 62 KM
Climate: Hot & Sunny
Bentota Resort complex is a romantic rendezvous of river
and sea with several hotels, railway station, post
office, shopping arcade, cafeteria and an open - air
theatre showing folk and mask dancing with clusters of
palms overlooking everything.
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Hikkaduwa
Distance from Colombo: 116 KM
Climate: Hot & Sunny
The first area to be developed for Tourism, this is
still one of the most popular of our beach resorts.
Hikkaduwa is famous for its coral and sub tropical fish.
The reef, which runs parallel to the shore and is only a
few meters below the water, can be investicated with
snorkel and fippers, or in a glass-bottomed boat. There
are several wrecks in the area which offer interesting
dives. Scuba equipment and the services of licensed
instructions are on hire from PADI centers. A little
futher down the coast, there’s good surf for board or
body-surfing. There is a generally a community of
international surfers in and around Hikkaduwa.
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Galle
Distance from Colombo: 206 KM
Climate: Hot & Sunny
South of Colombo, Galle is the most important southern
town. It has an old world charm. Believed to be the
“Tarshish of the Bible”, its natural harbour was a
famous fort in days gone by. Galle is famous for its
Dutch fort, lace making, ebony carving and gem
polishing.
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Nelaveli
Distance from Colombo: 300 KM
Climate: Hot & Sunny
Nilaveli is a prime beach resort in the East Coast. It
is ideally suited for sun bathing , sea bathing and
diving. A few meters off shore is a small rocky island
good for snorkeling. Nilaveli was the venue for the 1985
International Fun Board Championships.
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