Negombo beach is a long, sandy beach that is very wide in places, especially towards the Northern end. Some quiet stretches of the beach are maintained by the tourist hotels are spectacular you will never ever lose the memories harboured in your mind in your lifetime. Water-sports and diving are popular among visitors, with a few well-preserved coral reefs and a 50-year-old shipwreck that can be seen in the distance also known as Kudapaduwa that serves as an artificial reef for many varieties of fish. The beaches in Negombo are ideal for tourists to chill out after a long plane ride. These beaches attract the tourist making it a Great Tourist Hub either at the beginning of the tour or at the departure. Well, why not exert your photographic skill and take home with you the wonderful sunset scenery on Negombo beach. To say briefly, well the beaches reserved for you the travel enthusiast are really spectacular. You will get mirth and will never get any other adverse nagging sensations on the golden beaches in Negombo.

Bentota, 62km South of Colombo, is a planned tourist development. It has a long broad sandy beach, at its best during the October to April holiday season, with safe swimming – although red warning flags fly when currents are too strong. There are some fine beachside hotels, which also have swimming pools, as well as guest houses to suit all budgets close to the carefully planned developed area.

All the services a visitor requires (banks, post office, tourist shops, restaurants, a railway station) are available and the area has an atmosphere of respectability. Guests have evening entertainment in the beachside hotels and there is plenty to see on day tours from the area, such as cruising on the Bentota River, visiting the two private Gardens of Brief and Lunuganga, or indulging in water sports since Bentota has a reputation as being the Water Sports Capital of Sri Lanka.

The beach of Hikkaduwa is situated 98 km from Colombo towards the South of Sri Lanka. This fun coastal town, 14 km away from Galle was the first (1960’s) of Sri Lanka’s beautiful beaches to be discovered by tourists. Snorkelling and Diving in the clear waters are a major past-time along this stretch and is the most environmentally friendly way to see the colourful fish that dart around. The Coral Sanctuary found along the coast of Hikkaduwa is a large shallow body of water enclosed by a reef, decorated with layers of multi coloured corals and is home to countless numbers of vibrantly coloured fish. Off the beach there is a collection of small islets surrounded by beautiful coral formations. Many species of fish and large turtles are found here. There are more than four different shipwrecks for diving enthusiasts to explore along with dive shops offering PADI courses and equipment.

Unawatuna is considered by many to be the Best of The Beaches in Sri Lanka. With a name that evokes the famous hakuna matana (no worries) phrase; Unawatuna was destined to become the default destination for travellers on short vacations. Unawatuna is primarily a resort for budget and independent travellers with a long line of guesthouses cramming the beach. The main Beach Road has become a sort of ‘Mini Goa’ with restaurants and shops that open into the night, and even the odd nightclub too!

Unawatuna beach is a picturesque semi circular bay beach that stretches no more than one kilometer. As the numerous other fine beaches in the South, Western and Southern coast line of Sri Lanka. Besides swimming, the Unawatuna beach is also famous for Snorkeling and Surfing. Unawatuna has the Best Sea Bathing Beach in Sri Lanka. Kids can safely take in dip in the sea at this spot. The wrecks of sunken ships make the Unawatuna beach popular among Scuba Divers too. A boat ride of 20 to 30 minutes takes the diving enthusiasts to locations of wreck dives. Diving schools at Unawatuna are available offering services to diving enthusiasts: they assist, equip and guide tourists to engage in diving activities.

Hidden on the South-Eastern coast, Tangalle is one of those Sri Lanka beaches that are made for the Paradise Seekers. It’s a little bit hard to reach since it’s dislocated from the usual Sri Lanka route but so worth a visit! Tangalle beach is very quiet and only contains a handful of visible resorts. It is actually a white sandy beach that stretches out with soft turquoise water. Also it is the perfect medicine for wintertime blues because of its turquoise water, palm trees and a long stretch of white soft sand, it is almost a cliche of what a tropical beach is supposed to look like. You can spend your time by dipping in the ocean, playing beach ball, reading and listening to music on the sand. The perfect place to go for some peace and quiet!  From Tangalle city, the white sands stretch for kilometers and kilometers, both Northwest and Southwest; with a series of smaller bays and beaches. The beaches are not exactly packed with tourists and are very peaceful. The sunsets are breathtaking. There is a small bay and a few recommended places to go swimming with a sheltering reef that catches most of the big waves.

One of the Finest Beaches in Sri Lanka which is situated approximately 16 kilometers North of Trincomalee, the pearly sands, the breathtaking coastline this is a Tangible Proof of Serenity in Our Island. Across the beach about two kilometers into the ocean you will see the famous Pigeon Island, named due to rock pigeons roosting on it by the hundreds and crystal clear water around it to snorkel on to the clear depths of a reef.  It is so unique that the feeling you experience when you see it, is unique itself. One can really connect with nature at this beach at an intense level. This is a place where most people come to take a break from the hectic lives and rejuvenate. The beach is ideal to visit during April and October. Watersports are also a huge feature in this beach. Surfing, Windsurfing and Diving are the major excursions undertaken here. This is a must in everyone’s itinerary when visiting Sri Lanka.