Beaches on Sri Lanka's Southern Coast🏖️🇱🇰
Beaches on Sri Lanka's Southern Coast🏖️🇱🇰
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Planning your next trip to Sri Lanka? Looking for the best beaches on the stunning Southern Coast? We've listed them here. Save it for later
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Madiha Beach
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Enjoy crystal clear waters on one of Sri Lanka's best secret beaches - also great for surfing.
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Ussangoda Beach
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A hidden gem, Ussangoda Beach provides witness breathtaking sunsets, and makes a great camping spot. There is also a small pool to bathe, apart from the sea.
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Unakuruwa beach
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Located near Tangalle, Unakuruwa Beach is a lesser-known sheltered bay which is similar to how Hiriketiya Beach (one of the most popular beaches in Sri Lanka) looked 4-5 years ago. It's relatively under-the-radar for local tourists, but is a great spot for avid surfers.
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Nidangala Beach
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Located inside a nature reserve, this is one of Sri Lanka's most beautiful beaches - it's remote, untouched, and absolutely stunning. The rocks create small natural pools, perfect for swimming. However, don't venture out, too deep, because the waves are rough.
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Rekawa Beach
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A pristine, white sand beach, where turtles nest their offspring. It's secluded, and a perfect camping spot - but remember, don't camp near the turtle sanctuary.
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Nilwella Beach
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A remote, secluded beach which is just a 30 minutes walk or a 5 minutes tuk-tuk ride, from the bustling crowds at Hiriketiya. You can also visit the Blue Beach Island which is a perfect spot for,both, sunrise and sunset.
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Jungle Beach - Weligama
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Not to be confused by the more popular Jungle Beach in Rumassala, Jungle Beach in Weligama is more serene, peaceful, and relatively unknown - there's a high chance you'll be the only one on the beach.
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Natural Pool Thalpe
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The Natural Pool in Thalpe is a beautiful natural swimming pool made out of corals. The water was crystal clear and refreshing, and extremely safe for swimming.
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Kirinda Beach
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A long sandy beach, located near a Buddhist stupa. The high waves and picturesque reefs attract extreme surfing and underwater swimming enthusiasts here.
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Akurala Beach
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A true-hidden gem, Akurala Beach is an extremely beautiful and clean beach, lined with palm trees. It is an ideal spot to swim, watch the sunset, and even dive.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vandana Hettiaratchi
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Hi there! I'm Vandana and I'm from the little island of Sri Lanka - but I’ve 3 called countries home - Pakistan, Sweden, and Denmark.
Here are a few facts about me:
✔️ I’ve travelled to 27 countries - and my favourite are Thailand, Czech Republic, Georgia, and Hungary.
✔️ My fondest travel memory is driving on the back of a scooter exploring the island of Phangan in Thailand.
✔️ I love summer and spring - especially European summers (it’s beautiful)
✔️ I’m a Digital Marketing Specialist by profession - and I’m obsessed with social media.
✔️I love romance and thriller/crime novels.
✔️My favourite TV shows are Supernatural, Brooklyn 99, and Game of Thrones.
✔️I love beaches and my favourite beaches are Jungle Beach and Hiriketiya in Sri Lanka, Bottle Beach in Koh Phangan and Maya Bay in Koh Phi Phi.
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