Joanna James
As one of the world most well-recognized locations for island life and golden shores, Sri Lanka offers visitors stretches of sand to unwind upon. The nation is the ideal getaway for some peace of mind and if you plan accordingly, you may get an entire shoreline to yourself.
As mentioned earlier, the key to a good beach trip to Sri Lanka is proper planning. What this means is that if you arrive at the wrong time of the year you may have to resign yourself to simply stay indoors during torrential rainfalls.
If you plan to visit a location like the Nilaveli beach then it would be a real shame to miss out due to poor planning.
This stretch of beach offers visitors a broad and sandy beach that is postcard perfect. Lined with rows of palm trees and fishing boats that are resting from long mornings, this beach offers each traveller a slice of idyllic adventure.
This popular resort town is located a little over an hour from the economic centre of Colombo. It is a location that is frequented by many travellers but has managed to hold together the charm and lush splendour that one expects when visiting a proclaimed island paradise.
When in Bentota things to do may seem scarce but if you simply ask around you will realise that there is a vast array of cultural and historical landmarks in your vicinity to keep you occupied for starters. If you are staying at the Heritance Ahungalla Hotel, for example, simply ask for a list of activities that are recommended for someone who is visiting the area for the first time to get started
If you are visiting Sri Lanka to enjoy world-class beaches this will need to be on your itinerary and it is unlikely you will be able to find a more recommended place on the island to visit. This is essentially where all the travellers at one point or other gathers. The beaches are filled with bars, restaurants and hotels all ready to cater to a good time with either a party or musical event.
Filled with a range of resorts as well as a large beach there is a lot to be enjoyed when in Unawatuna.
If you are looking for a beach to party at and mingle with the other ex-pats who have visited Sri Lanka, then Mirissa is a sure bet. This large fishing port on the south coast is a beautiful town about a two-hour drive from the country's airport.
With crystal clear water and great waves for surfing, this is a crowd favourite even amongst the locals.
This is another spot on the Sri Lankan coastline that has grown over the years to become a go-to destination to catch some good waves and unwind in the ideal island life experience.
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