Attraction

Casuarina Beach

Located approximately 20 kilometres away from Jaffna lies a quaint beach that boasts a pristine stretch of golden sands surrounded by immaculate vistas. The locals call it the Casuarina beach and It takes only a 45-minute ride by bus to reach from the city. The beach is located on the Karainagar island which has been made accessible from the mainland by a straight and scenic road. With salt pans on either side of the road and splendid views of the ocean extending up to the horizon, the journey to the beach is quite spectacular and it is an experience in itself.

Once you reach your stop, you would see a quiet strip of sand with azure waters in the background. During the evening hours you could spot a few locals but most times during the day you could have the beach all to yourself! Boasting a surreal ambience, the beach is perfect for a relaxing stroll in the evening and early morning hours. the sun could be a bit unforgiving during the day time and it is best to settle under the shades of little shops that are dotted along the edges of the beach if you reach the beach by noon.

If you are feeling a bit adventurous, you could also have a small chat with the fishermen at the beach and request for a boat ride. Bear in mind they won’t easily agree and after a little bit of convincing and bargaining, you could head out to the sea for a short yet enticing ride!

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