Uppveli Beach in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka.

Discover sandy bays, clear waters and coastal resorts.

CategoryCoastal
Featured places5
Generally bestMay to September
Famous destinations

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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    Nilaveli

    Nilaveli is a beach settlement north of Trincomalee, with access to Pigeon Island when sea and park conditions allow.

    Nillaveli Beach location near the Pigeon Island National Park, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
    Nilaveli
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    Uppuveli

    Uppuveli is a beach area immediately north of Trincomalee, with accommodation and access to the city's coastal attractions.

    Uppveli Beach in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka.
    Uppuveli
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    Pasikudah

    Pasikudah is an east-coast bay near Kalkudah, known for its shallow nearshore waters and beach-resort area.

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    Pasikudah
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    Kalkudah

    Kalkudah is an east-coast beach settlement beside Pasikudah, with a broad sandy shoreline and fishing communities.

    La spiaggia di Kalkudah
    Kalkudah
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    Trincomalee

    Trincomalee is a harbour city on the northeast coast, with the Koneswaram headland, Fort Fredrick and beaches around its bay.

    Bay of Trincomalee
    Trincomalee

Good to know

East and North Coast: generally May to September.

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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