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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Pigeon Island National Park
Pigeon Island National Park lies offshore from Nilaveli and protects small islands and coral-reef habitats; visits depend on sea conditions.
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Nilaveli
Nilaveli is a beach settlement north of Trincomalee, with access to Pigeon Island when sea and park conditions allow.
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Uppuveli
Uppuveli is a beach area immediately north of Trincomalee, with accommodation and access to the city's coastal attractions.
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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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Kalkudah
Kalkudah is an east-coast beach settlement beside Pasikudah, with a broad sandy shoreline and fishing communities.
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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