Mount Lavinia
| Population: | District: Colombo | Typical Weather: Warm & Sunny | Dist. from Colombo: 12 km |
Just 12 km. south of Colombo, Mount Lavinia is an immediate city suburb and the beach is one of the better known even in colonial times. It lies alongside a wind swept headland jutting into the waters of the Indian Ocean. The sand is the softest and the waves calm and clear. The Governor's House built in 1805 by Sir Thomas Maitland, now forms part of the famous Mount Lavinia Hotel.
Beruwela
| Population: 136,000 | District: Kalutara | Typical Weather: Warm & Sunny | Dist. from Colombo: 56 km |
 | 56 km. south of Colombo, Beruwela marks the beginning of a 130 km. stretch of beach where resort development has taken immense strides in the past few years. Good bathing may be had in the bay all year round. |
Hikkaduwa
| Population: 97,000 | District: Galle | Typical Weather: Warm & Sunny | Dist. from Colombo: 98 km |
 | 98 km. south of Colombo, Hikkaduwa is the place for underwater delight. Site of the famed coral gardens; hire a glass bottomed boat or goggles and flippers and explore the fantasies under your feet. Don't purchase or encourage sale of corals. |
Galle
| Population: 97,000 | District: Galle | Typical Weather: Warm & Sunny | Dist. from Colombo: 98 km 116 km |
| | 116 km. south of Colombo, is the most important southern town with an old-world charm. Believed to be the 'Tarshish' of the Bible, its natural harbour was a famous fort in days gone by. Famous for its Dutch fort, lace making, ebony carving and gem polishing. |
Weligama
| Population: 68,000 | District: Matara | Typical Weather: Warm & Sunny | Dist. from Colombo: 98 km 143 km |
 | 27 km. from Galle with its picturesque bay, and an off shore islet where a French Count built his dream house, Weligama is where you will see the famous stilt fishermen. |
East Coast
If Sri Lanka is Serendipity, beach lovers will find lots of it on the east coast. The coast line here is uneven with many bays and sheltered coves. On some beaches here you can walk a mile into the sea.
Batticaloa
| Population: 71,000 | District: Batticaloa | Typical Weather: Warm & Sunny | Dist. from Colombo: 314 km <> |
 | 314 km. from Colombo, Batticaloa is famous for its 'singing' fish and picturesque lagoon. |
Kalkudah
| Population: 56,000 | District: Batticaloa | Typical Weather: Warm & Sunny | Dist. from Colombo: 282 km<> |
 | 32 km. from Batticaloa, Kalkudah, with its clear calm reef protected sea is ideal for bathing. Passekudah, close by, has a fine bay with clear waters. A popular tourist centre with a modern hotel and other facilities. |
Nilaveli
| Population: | District: Trincomalee | Typical Weather: Warm & Sunny | Dist. from Colombo: 271 km <> |
14 km. from Trincomalee, Nilaveli was the venue for the 1985 International Funboard Championships. All water sports are available here including fishing and sea angling. Whale watching in the sanctuary is a speciality.
Arugam Bay
| Population: 27,000 | District: Ampara | Typical Weather: Warm & Sunny | Dist. from Colombo: 314 km <> |
314 km. from Colombo, a most beautiful bay with good surfing. The East coast offers infinite possibilities for all kinds of water sports and underwater photography. The many ship-wrecks of the coast are a
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