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The most beautiful beaches of Sri Lanka

SriLankaForAll · 02.06.2026

15 coastal destinations worth discovering.

TOP beaches

  1. Galle — A UNESCO Dutch fort town of ramparts, boutiques and ocean sunsets.
  2. Mirissa — A palm-lined beach town and Sri Lanka top whale-watching base.
  3. Unawatuna — A popular curved beach near Galle, good for swimming and snorkelling.
  4. Trincomalee — A historic port beside fine beaches and one of the world great natural harbours.
  5. Arugam Bay — A laid-back surf town with some of Asia best point breaks.

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