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Beaches & coast

Palm-lined bays in the south, calm shallow water in the east, and a beach season somewhere on the island almost all year.

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Quiet palm-lined beach with clear blue water in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has two beach seasons. From about December to April, the south and west coasts — Mirissa, Unawatuna, Bentota — are at their best. From about May to September, it is the turn of the east coast — Trincomalee, Pasikuda and Arugam Bay.

That means we can often find good beach weather, whether you travel during the Swedish winter or summer holidays.

Who it suits

Perfect for relaxing at the end of a round trip, for families and for couples.

Good to know

Weather is never guaranteed, and currents can be strong. Swim only where it is safe, and follow local advice.

Where to experience it

  • Turquoise sea, rocks and a leaning palm on the coast at MirissaSouth Coast

    Mirissa

    Palm-lined beach and whale watching

    A crescent beach with relaxed restaurants, palm-topped rocks and boat trips to look for whales and dolphins.

    2–4 nights

  • Colourful fishing boats in the bay at WeligamaSouth Coast

    Weligama

    Learn to surf in a sheltered bay

    A wide sandy bay with gentle waves, popular with beginner surfers, and a working fishing town.

    2–4 nights

  • The curved, palm-fringed beach at UnawatunaSouth Coast

    Unawatuna

    A sheltered bay near Galle

    A protected, curved bay with calmer water in season, snorkelling spots and the small Jungle Beach nearby.

    2–4 nights

  • A long, quiet beach backed by palms at BentotaColombo & West Coast

    Bentota

    Long beaches and river life

    Wide golden beaches, resort hotels and a calm river lagoon for boat trips, close to Colombo and the airport.

    2–4 nights

  • Pigeon Island near Trincomalee, with white sand and clear waterEast Coast

    Trincomalee

    Clear water on the east coast

    A natural harbour town with the clifftop Koneswaram temple, white beaches at Nilaveli and snorkelling at Pigeon Island.

    2–4 nights

  • Aerial view of palm trees along a sandy beach on the Sri Lankan coastEast Coast

    Pasikuda

    The calm shallow bay

    A long, very shallow bay protected by a reef, where the water stays calm and clear far out from the shore.

    2–4 nights

  • Aerial view of the long sandy bay at Arugam BayEast Coast

    Arugam Bay

    Surf town on the east coast

    A laid-back surf village with famous point breaks, lagoons full of birdlife and a relaxed, international atmosphere.

    2–4 nights

All experiences