Enjoy sandy beaches, tropical scenery, resorts and swimming where conditions are safe.
Where to go — our favourite places for this experience, ready to fit into a route that suits your dates and pace.
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Bentota
Bentota is a southwest-coast resort town between the Indian Ocean and the Bentota River, with beaches and river-based excursions.
Bentota - 02
Unawatuna
Unawatuna is a sheltered bay southeast of Galle, with a beach, coastal village and the nearby Rumassala headland.
Unawatuna - 03
Mirissa
Mirissa is a south-coast bay near Weligama, with a sandy beach, fishing harbour and seasonal marine-wildlife excursions offshore.
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Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa is a southwest-coast town with beach tourism, surf breaks and a marine national park protecting a nearshore reef.
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Tangalle
Tangalle is a south-coast harbour town with nearby sandy bays, rocky headlands and access to the Rekawa coast.
Good to know
South and West Coast: generally November to April.
These are broad seasonal guides, not guarantees. October and November can be unsettled across parts of the island, and Kalpitiya, the north coast and offshore reefs can follow their own conditions. Swimming, surfing, diving and boat trips always depend on local safety advice, and marine sightings are never guaranteed.
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