Sri Lanka is really famous for its tropical coastline and lovely golden sand and crystal-clear waters. The book called Best Beaches In Sri Lanka: Complete Sri Lanka Travel Guide will show you all the beautiful and popular beach destinations on the island. If you like surfing or snorkeling or just want to relax by the sea Sri Lanka has a beach that’s perfect for every type of traveler.
* Mirissa Beach
Mirissa Beach is one of the popular beach destinations in Sri Lanka. It is great for whale watching. The waters are very calm and the sunsets are really stunning. So it is perfect for people who want to relax and for people who want to have an adventure.
* Unawatuna Beach
Unawatuna Beach is a lively beach with nice golden sand and lots of beach cafes and safe areas for swimming. It is ideal for families and travelers who like to be around a lot of people and have a time.
* Arugam Bay
Arugam Bay is the place to go for surfing in Sri Lanka. Surfers from over the world come to Arugam Bay because the waves are really powerful and the whole area has a very relaxed feel to it.
* Bentota Beach
Bentota Beach has lots of luxury resorts. You can do all sorts of water sports and the view of the river meeting the ocean is really peaceful. So it is perfect for honeymooners and people who just want to relax.
* Nilaveli Beach
Nilaveli Beach on the east coast has soft white sand and the water is a lovely blue color. It is also a place to stay if you want to visit Pigeon Island National Park.
* Tangalle Beach
Tangalle Beach is a lot quieter and less crowded than some of the beaches. So it is ideal for travelers who want to be alone and enjoy the beauty of the place without all the crowds.
* Hikkaduwa Beach
Hikkaduwa Beach is really famous for its reefs and snorkeling and it also has a lively nightlife. It is one of the tourist beach destinations in Sri Lanka.
The best time to visit the beaches in Sri Lanka is from November to April if you want to go to the west and south coasts.. If you want to go to the east coast like Arugam Bay and Nilaveli then the best time is from May, to September.
