Are you the kinda of person to whom the beach is ‘bae’. Do you constantly dream of powdery sands and crystal, clear waters where you could swim, snorkel and just laze away the days? Then Sri Lanka is the place for you. This tiny island nation in the Indian Ocean has enough beaches to satisfy your beach-loving soul!
At approximately 65,610 sqr km, Sri Lanka is just a little larger than the US state of West Virginia, but don’t let the size make you underestimate the wonders that this country holds for travellers. If you base yourself in one of the many luxury hotels in Sri Lanka such as those by Earls Hotels; you will be taken on an adventure to discover an experience a variety of delights. These include an extraordinary display of culture, wildlife, heritage, and natural scenery. Beaches are of course the crème de la crème, and there’s so many here. It seems that most of the tourists coming here base themselves at If we are to name the top 3 beach destinations in the country it would be Hikkaduwa, Arugam Bay, and Pasikudah.
Let’s start off with Hikkaduwa. Located in the Southern Province, this quaint beach town is famous for snorkelling as it is home to the Hikkaduwa National Park. This is one of the 3 marine national parks in Sri Lanka. Hikkaduwa is also favoured by tourists due to its close proximity Colombo, the commercial capital of the country where the airport is situated in.
Arugam Bay on the East Coast is world-renowned for being a surfer’s heaven. This gorgeous beach features many surf breaks ideal for both the pro surfers as well as the amateurs. If you wish to surf here, the best time to visit would be the time between April to October.
And finally, Pasikudah, a surreal beach destination situated all the way on the far east coast of the island. This beach is known for its pristine white sands and turquoise shallow waters in which you can wade or swim as far as 200 metres from the shore.
Other places to check out during your beach vacation in Sri Lanka would be Unawatuna, Galle, Mirissa, Tangalle, Kalpitya, Nilaveli and Negombo.
Caleb Falcon is a travel writer who specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+
