Joanna James
Sri Lanka's eastern shoreline holds its own as a fabulous destination to be based at, providing a wide range of beaches to holiday at. Here are 5 of the most sought after worth being at.
First up is the sublime Kalkudah Beach which is a 2 km stretch of white powdery sand and lines of palm trees that add to the pageantry of the shoreline. The shallow waters off Kalkudah would be music to one's ears as holidaymakers will surely be in their element here with swimming and beach walks in the evening serving as the main leisure activities that can be had here. The best time to call by Kalkudah will be during August but regardless of which period of the year you find yourself here, scenes of fishermen tending to their nets and dragging their catch at the crack of dawn will be a given.
Nestled some 16 km from the town of Trincomalee is a gem of the rarest kind in all of Sri Lanka. Nilaveli Beach beckons the laidback traveller to come and absorb the beauty and brilliance often associated with this stretch of coastline. Affording conditions well suited for snorkelling, diving and surfing for that matter, the curious at heart will also do well to check out Pigeon Island which is approximately 2 km from the shore where time can be spent swimming with sea turtles and sharks.
When travelling along the country's eastern coastal belt, one will find it hard to not call by the fishing hamlet of Pasikudah which in recent years has transformed itself into a wonderful tourist destination for all ages and tastes. Of particular importance would be Pasikudah Beach which is renowned for housing one of the longest stretches of the shallow reef which in turn, paves the way for travellers to walk further into the sea. What's more? Ocean currents are less in this part of the island which has gathered momentum as a water sporting haven where pastimes ranging from water skiing, windsurfing and diving might be indulged in. A good way to maximize one's time here will be to reside at some of the best Sri Lanka resorts that dot the coast such as Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa by Theme Resorts & Spas.
Having received its name owing to the reflection caused as a result of the sunlight merging with the golden sands which are part and parcel of being at Marble Beach, nature lovers and adventure-savvy travellers will find numerous things to keep themselves occupied here. As an example, a hiking expedition up the nearby Diamond Hill will have visitors like you delighting in vistas of the Trinco Bay in all its glory while for swimming and nature photography, Marble Beach is just the excuse you will need to get away from the bustle of city life.
Arugam Bay is known for one particular pastime and that being the riveting sport of surfing which can be easily learnt when one is in the area. Be it, beginners or skilled surfers, the Bay calls out to you to take on the challenges of mastering surfing through a series of surf points. To literally 'test out the water', do make your way towards Whiskey Point while intermediate and advanced surfers may toy with the idea of commencing their surfing holiday at the Main Point. Additionally, Peanut Farm located 25 minutes from Arugam Bay can be factored into one's travel plans as well which is an isolated stretch of beach from where surfing enthusiasts can have a whale of a time in the company of their trusty surfboard.
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