One of the best beach in the world
Kalkudah
and Passekudah
Kalkudah & Passekudah are two very fine
beaches in the East Coast. Kalkudah Bay, a 2 km long wide stretch of
beach-located 32 km north of Batticaloa-is well protected from the monsoon by
an off shore reef. Passekudah Bay is another wide beach 4 km long, just south
of Kalkudah. The two beaches form an ideal stretch for bathing, windsurfing and
water skiing. The combined area of Passekudah and Kalkudah was declared a
National Holiday Resort in 1973.
Mt.
Lavinia
Twelve kilometers from Colombo, on the road
to Galle, is the beach resort of Mt. Lavinia. It lies alongside a wind-swept
headland jutting into the waters of the Indian Ocean. With its white sand and
calm waves, Mt. Lavinia is a popular bathing spot. The Governors House built in
1805 by Sir Thomas Maitland has now been converted into the famous Mount
Lavinia Hotel.
Hikkaduwa
Located 98 km south of Colombo, Hikkaduwa
is one of the most popular beach resorts of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's only marine
sanctuary is located here. It is an ideal place for nature lovers with its
abundant corals and tropical fishes. Hikkaduwa has something to offer to
everyone-coral for snorkellers, waves for surfers and white pristine beaches
for those who want to relax and enjoy Sun and sand.
Arugam
Bay
Arugam Bay is a fishing village, located
314 km to the east of Colombo. The town has a sweeping beach and a beautiful
bay that is good for surfing. Arugam bay offers numerous possibilities for
water sports and underwater photography. The many shipwrecks of the coast offer
a tempting challenge to the divers.
Nilaveli
Nilaveli-situated at a distance of 271 km
from Colombo-is a prime beach resort on the East coast. The beach has ample
water sports facilities including fishing and sea angling. Nilaveli is ideally
suited for sun bathing and diving. A few metres from the coast is a small rocky
island good for snorkeling.
Kalkudah
and Passekudah
Kalkudah & Passekudah are two very fine
beaches in the East Coast. Kalkudah Bay, a 2 km long wide stretch of
beach-located 32 km north of Batticaloa-is well protected from the monsoon by
an off shore reef. Passekudah Bay is another wide beach 4 km long, just south
of Kalkudah. The two beaches form an ideal stretch for bathing, windsurfing and
water skiing. The combined area of Passekudah and Kalkudah was declared a
National Holiday Resort in 1973.
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