Beautiful Beach Resorts in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, the pearl of the Indian Ocean, is blessed with a myriad of beach resorts spanning over 1000 km of coastline. Experience awe-inspiring beach holidays on long stretches of golden beaches with crystal clear waters at incredible locations all over Sri Lanka. The best time to visit the beaches in the Western and Southern parts of the island is during October to April, while the Northern and Eastern Sri Lanka beach resorts are a tropical heaven in between April to October. Simply put, whenever you decide to visit, there will be a magical beach experience waiting for you. Here are some of the many locations with amazing resorts in Sri Lanka for an unforgettable beach holiday.

Kalpitiya: Located on a stunning peninsular on the North West Coast of the island, Kalpitiya is world famous for kitesurfing, dolphin watching and whale watching. Kalpitiya offers entertaining lagoon and ocean activities, with excellent, eco-friendly beach resorts located on Alakunda Beach such as Bar Reef, which is one of the best resorts in Sri Lanka. This location is perfect as it is relatively uncrowded, making it ideal for a relaxing holiday in Sri Lanka. Other activities available in Kalpitiya include fishing, snorkeling at the Bar Reef, water skiing and wind surfing, kayaking and cycling. What’s even perfect is the fact that Kalpitiya is located three hours away from the Cultural Triangle (which includes incredible ancient sites such as Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya and Dambulla) and 1.5 hours away from Wilpattu National Park, which is the largest nature reserve in Sri Lanka.

 

Bentota: One of the most popular beaches along the Colombo-Galle coast is Bentota, which is situated approximately 65 km south of Colombo city.  Bentota is perfect for extended holidays on the beach with excellent swimming, water sports and excursions available. Visitors here will enjoy water skiing, scuba diving, wind surfing, snorkeling, parasailing, fishing and so on. Boat trips are also available weather permitting. There are several beach resorts with a wide range of facilities to cater to all kinds of travelers here since this is a chief package tour resort zone in Sri Lanka.

 

Unawatuna: Situated just past Galle in the south coast is the stunning town of Unawatuna. This pretty resort in Sri Lanka is perfect for snorkeling, wave surfing, swimming and fishing and has a gorgeous stretch of beach that is studded with restaurants, bars and clubs. Unawatuna is definitely the place to go if you’re looking for a lively time at the beach. The quiet town of Weligama is situated nearby – this is famous for the iconic stilt fishermen of Sri Lanka. Other nearby attractions here include Mirissa, which is ideal for whale watching on the southern coast of Sri Lanka.

 

Passikudah and others: The jewel of the north east coast is Passikudah, which boasts fabulous sands and unforgettable scenic views. It is also excellent for those looking to explore the Cultural Triangle. Arugam Bay is another resort situated south of Passikudah which is renowned for its surfing, whilst Trincomalee, the main city along the eastern stretch, is famous for whale watching, scuba diving and fishing.