THE BEACHES IN SRI LANKA

Beaches of Sri Lanka are the most fascinating sites among foreigners. There are several beaches that took attention of the foreign people. They like to come here and have a sunlight bath in the beaches. There are a lot of beaches all around the island,

•  Negombo
•  Mount Lavinia
•  Kalutara
•  Beruwela
•  Bentota
•  Pasikudah & Kalkudah
•  Unawatuna
•  Mirissa
•  Weligama
•  Polhena
•  Hikkaduwa
•  Koggala
•  Tangalle
•  Trincomalee
•  Nilaveli
•  Batticaloa
•  Arugam Bay
•  Casuarina Beach
•  Kilali Beach
•  Vankalai
•  References

Nilaveli Beach

Nilaveli beach is the most attractive beach in Sri Lanka.  The place located in east of the country 120 km from Colombo and 14 km from Trincomalee. The natural habour and beach is one of finest in world. Nelaveli is ideal place for water sports like scuba diving.

Arugam Bay

The place located in south east of the country 116 km from Colombo is a fine beach near associated with fishing villages. It has been identified as the best surfing beach in Sri Lanka and 4th best in south east Asia. It also comes with the ten best surfing beaches in the world. Wide sandy beaches and lagoons associated with neighbouring Kumana bird sanctuary are added values for visitors going to Arugam bay. Lahugal National Park are Yala East National Park are also located within 10–30 km radious from Arugambay centre. Magul Maha Viharaya (Buddhist temple), Kudumbigala Temple (Buddhist temple), Shastrwela Buddhist Temple, Okanda Hindu Temple are some of places with heritage values. In addition to beaches, wildlife, culture heritage and nature places of interest make Arugambay a unique tourist attraction in Sri Lanka.