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Top Beaches in to Visit in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is an exotic paradise island that lies nestled amidst the blue waters of the Indian Ocean. This article provides details about the best beaches here that you must consider visiting.

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Unawatuna

The gorgeous Unawatuna beach is indeed one of the most popular beaches in Sri Lanka. Located on the southern coast of the island, this beach offers easy access to the famous city of Galle. There are many luxury hotels and resorts lining these famed shores, offering supreme comfort and luxury to all. The colourful atmosphere of the region, heightened by the presence of many tourists, makes this destination quite appealing indeed.

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Negombo

Negombo is a famous resort city located the western coast of Sri Lanka. The beach is located 15 minutes from Bandaranaike International Airport which makes this destination very popular among tourists. It is included in many Sri Lanka beach tours for this very reason. Negombo was a prominent city even during colonial times and there are several iconic old buildings that attest to this fact throughout the region. The many luxury hotels and resorts in the city along with the stylish beach restaurants heighten the appeal of this sensational destination by great degrees.

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Bentota

The sleepy town of Bentota is yet another fascinating destination that one must certainly consider visiting. The beach is quite unlike the beaches of Unawatuna and Hikkaduwa, which makes Bentota a popular option among those who like to enjoy a peaceful vacation. The powdery, sun-kissed shores as well as the giant boulders that stand tall upon the shallow beach, make this place truly magical. Since the town is located about 1.5 hours away from Colombo many who like to enjoy a short break from the chaotic life of the city access this enchanting destination throughout the year.

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Pasikuda

The eastern coast of Sri Lanka possesses the wonderful Pasikuda beach, which is arguably one of the most beautiful beaches in the world! Pasikuda has one of the longest stretches of shallow reef coastlines in the world so you will be able to swim, snorkel or simply laze around in the shallow beach and enjoy a remarkable time of relaxation. When you travel with Nkar Travel House, you will be able to explore this beach to your heart's content.

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Mirissa

The famous Mirissa beach is a wonderful place to visit while travelling in the south coast in Sri Lanka. The area is quite famous because of the whale watching tours that are offered here between the months of November and April. Get in touch with the leading tour operators in the region and have a delightful tour arranged so you and your loved ones can enjoy a fantastic experience.

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Galle

The iconic city of Galle is one of Sri Lanka's most colourful destinations. It is located on the southwest coast of the island. The city has gorgeous beaches as well as some spectacular colonial structures. The majestic Galle Fort which was built by the Portuguese in the year 1588 is one of the most popular attractions here. The fort was extensively fortified by the Dutch in the 17th century.