Best Beaches in Sri Lanka
The 14 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 6 guides that rank for "best beaches in sri lanka"
Named by 3 of 61. Hiriketiya BeachA sheltered bay with waves that suit surfers of all levels.Horseshoe-shaped bay with cafes and restaurants, good for swimming as well as surfing.
Named by 3 of 62. MirissaA south coast stop on the Gold Coast corridor, and the base for blue whale trips.Listed as one of the main beach stops along the west and south coast.
Named by 3 of 63. HikkaduwaKnown for diving, surfing and turtles; a busy road runs between the hotels and the beach.Snorkelling and diving are strong around Hikkaduwa.
Named by 3 of 64. Tangalle BeachSoft pinkish sand and palm trees; swimming is not recommended on most of it, except a small reef-protected bay.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name December to March as the best time to visit Sri Lanka.
Questions people ask
- Is Hikkaduwa worth visiting?
- Pages describe Hikkaduwa as a place for diving, surfing and turtles, with one drawback: a fast road between the hotels and the beach.
