Best Beaches in Sri Lanka

Undoubtedly Sri Lanka is one of the best destinations for beach lovers. There are dozens of great beaches to select from. This is a list of the best beaches in the country. You should choose which coast to visit depending on the time of year. If it is between October and April it is best to visit the south coast. But between May and September, the best choice is the east coast. Also, there are a huge variety of hotels to choose from. Furthermore, your selection also depends on which activities you prefer to do on the beach. Some beaches are good for diving and snorkeling while some good for surfing. This list will help you to find the best.

Map of Beaches in Sri Lanka. Click to browse the map.

Unawatuna Beach
	Where	132km from Colombo
	Directions	map link
	Stay	Hotels in Unawatuna
	Best Time	November - April
One of the most popular beaches in Sri Lanka. Best for Swimming, Snorkeling and Scuba Diving. Well developed tourist facilities with a huge selection of accommodation, foods, and entertainment.
Nilaveli Beach
	Where	282km from Colombo (Trincomalee)
	Directions	map link
	Stay	Hotels in Nilaveli
	Best Time	March - September
Have a boat ride to nearby Pigon Island which is about 1km from the beach. A great place for Snorkelling and Scuba Diving.
Arugam Bay Beach
	Where	348km from Colombo
	Directions	map link
	Stay	Hotels in Arugam bay
	Best Time	March - November
Most popular beach for surfing in Sri Lanka. Best time for Surfing is from May to November.
Mirissa Beach
	Where	155km from Colombo
	Directions	map link
	Stay	Hotels in Mirissa
	Best Time	November - April
A safe beach with a calm sea. A popular destination for water sports including diving, snorkeling and surfing. Whale watching tours depart from nearby Mirissa Harbor.
Pasikuda Beach
	Where	300km from Colombo
	Directions	map link
	Stay	Hotels in Pasikuda
	Best Time	March - October
Shallow sea and crystal clear water. One of the safest beaches in Sri Lanka. An ideal place for a sea bath with kids.
Hikkaduwa Beach
	Where	123km from Colombo (Galle)
	Directions	map link
	Stay	Hotels in Hikkaduwa
	Best Time	November - April
Weligama Beach
	Where	150km from Colombo
	Directions	map link
	Stay	Hotels in Weligama
	Best Time	November - April
Tangalle Beach
	Where	348km from Colombo (Ampara)
	Directions	map link
	Stay	Hotels in Tangalle
	Best Time	November - April
Uppuveli Beach
	Where	198km from Colombo (Trincomalee)
	Directions	map link
	Stay	Hotels in Trincomalee
	Best Time	March - September
Negombo Beach
	Where	40km from Colombo
	Directions	map link
	Stay	Hotels in Negombo
	Best Time	November - April
Wadduwa Beach
	Where	35km from Colombo
	Directions	map link
	Stay	Hotels in Wadduwa
	Best Time	November - April
Marble Beach
	Where	268km from Colombo (Trincomalee)
	Directions	map link
	Stay	Hotels in Trincomalee
	Best Time	March - September
Mount Lavinia Beach
	Where	13km from Colombo
	Directions	map link
	Stay	Hotels in Mount Lavinia
	Best Time	November - April
Bentota Beach
	Where	87km from Colombo
	Directions	map link
	Stay	Hotels in Bentota
	Best Time	November - April
Dikwella Beach
	Where	182km from Colombo
	Directions	map link
	Stay	Hotels in Dikwella
	Best Time	November - April
Koggala Beach
	Where	141km from Colombo
	Directions	map link
	Stay	Hotels in Koggala
	Best Time	November - April
Galle Face Green
	Where	Colombo
	Directions	map link
	Stay	Hotels in Colombo
	Best Time	November - April

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