Attraction

Trincomalee Beach

Sri Lanka is one of the most popular destinations to visit in South Asia. One of the main reasons for this is the numerous stretches of pristine coastline the island is blessed with. If you’re here to experience the quintessential tropical island lifestyle, a visit to the coast is an absolute must. While there are many options to choose from, few locations can beat the marvellous coast of Trincomalee found on the northeastern reaches of the island.

Trincomalee has long been renowned for being one of the finest deep-water natural harbours found anywhere in the world! During the early day of the Anuradhapura period, the site was visited by a number of famous people including Ptolemy and Marco Polo! It comes as no surprise then that the harbour was highly sought after by the colonial powers of Europe with both the Dutch and the British building fortifications near the port.

There are a number of amazing beaches to visit here in Trincomalee, all of which are bordered by the crystal-clear waters of the seemingly endless Indian Ocean. Particular mention should be given to the Nilavleli Beach, a site that’s often considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches found in Sri Lanka. Then there’s the Uppuveli Beach which is found a few kilometres away from Trincomalee. The real draw of Uppuveli is its secluded nature. The beach itself is found off the beaten track, this means that very few crowds tend to gather here regularly.

Whichever beach you decide to go with here in Trincomalee, you won’t be disappointed. So, grab your hat, sunscreen and bathing suit and get your beach vacation started!