Kalkudah & Passekudah are two very fine beaches in the East Coast. Kalkudah Bay, a 2 km long wide stretch of beach-located 32 km north of Batticaloa-is well protected from the monsoon by an off shore reef. Passekudah Bay is another wide beach 4 km long, just south of Kalkudah. The two beaches form an ideal stretch for bathing, windsurfing and water skiing. The most famous attraction of Batticaloa is its 'Singing Fish'. On full moon nights, a faint but distinct musical sound rises from the lagoon waters. This is attributed to a noise emanated by a kind of fish found in the lagoon. Fhe combined area of Passekudah and Kalkudah was declared a National Holiday Resort in 1973.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Galle ( Unawatuna ) Beach
Located near the southern end of the coast, Galle is 72 miles south of Colombo and enjoys a stunning coastline. Galle’s origins go back even before the Western settlers arrived here in the 16th century. Owing to its strategic location, Galle was once a major trading port of precious gems, spices and other resources, and was Sri Lanka’s first international commerce and trade centre. Galle is a city with a colorful history and an old world charm.
Unawatuna, probably the best beach in the entire west coast of Sri Lanka is a major tourist attraction and is only 4 miles south of Galle. This picturesque beach along a sheltered bay is protected by a double reef and therefore great for year-round swimming. For divers it is a good base to explore some of the wrecks in Galle Bay and there is some coral within safe snorkeling distance of shore.
Unawatuna, probably the best beach in the entire west coast of Sri Lanka is a major tourist attraction and is only 4 miles south of Galle. This picturesque beach along a sheltered bay is protected by a double reef and therefore great for year-round swimming. For divers it is a good base to explore some of the wrecks in Galle Bay and there is some coral within safe snorkeling distance of shore.
Mt. Lavinia Beach
Twelve kilometers from Colombo, on the road to Galle, is the beach resort of Mt. Lavinia. It lies alongside a wind-swept headland jutting into the waters of the Indian Ocean. With its white sand and calm waves.The beaches are fantastic and the bay is ideal for bathing in all year round. and the start of the most popular beach resorts of the coast.
.Kalutara beach
Just over 40km from Colombo bustling Kalutara is the first beach resort we reach traveling south of Colombo .Kalutara have become popular tourist destinations within the last twenty years. , Kaluthara IS animated fishing villages and the sparkling blue Indian Ocean waters. And famous beach resort because the sea is safest for swimming.
Negombo Beach
Sri Lanka is and will always remain a unique destination for all the travellers, looking for a unforgettable holiday .The tiny island are of white sand, with exotic coral reef that makes it the perfect holiday destination.
Located at a distance of 37 km from Colombo and mere 6 km from International Airport, Negombo is a traditional fishing town of Sri Lanka. The town has several buildings that date back to the Dutch and Portuguese colonial era.The large number of churches and statues of saints that exists here from the Portugese rule, stand testimony to the predominantly Catholic leanings of the town. The presence of such large number of churches is the reason why many have nicknamed Negombo as “Little Rome” .Regarded as the traditional fishing town, no wonder Negombo is a gourmet's delight with seafood available in plenty.
The major beach resort in the West Coast is Negombo. Negombo is one of the developed Beach Resort in the western region. The wide sandy beaches and the safe sea are the major attractions of Negombo. It is a traditional fishing town. Besides the beach, that is pristine and exquisite, another major tourist attraction of this town is the fish market. The fish market is ever bustling area where busy trading of a variety of fish including prawns, crabs and seer takes place in the mornings, when the fishing crafts return to the shore with their catch. The fish market is worth a visit to every tourist visiting this town on the west coast of Sri Lanka. The most popular fishing craft is the outrigger canoe called oruwa dug out from a huge log and is seen in large numbers in the Negombo lagoon.
Located at a distance of 37 km from Colombo and mere 6 km from International Airport, Negombo is a traditional fishing town of Sri Lanka. The town has several buildings that date back to the Dutch and Portuguese colonial era.The large number of churches and statues of saints that exists here from the Portugese rule, stand testimony to the predominantly Catholic leanings of the town. The presence of such large number of churches is the reason why many have nicknamed Negombo as “Little Rome” .Regarded as the traditional fishing town, no wonder Negombo is a gourmet's delight with seafood available in plenty.
The major beach resort in the West Coast is Negombo. Negombo is one of the developed Beach Resort in the western region. The wide sandy beaches and the safe sea are the major attractions of Negombo. It is a traditional fishing town. Besides the beach, that is pristine and exquisite, another major tourist attraction of this town is the fish market. The fish market is ever bustling area where busy trading of a variety of fish including prawns, crabs and seer takes place in the mornings, when the fishing crafts return to the shore with their catch. The fish market is worth a visit to every tourist visiting this town on the west coast of Sri Lanka. The most popular fishing craft is the outrigger canoe called oruwa dug out from a huge log and is seen in large numbers in the Negombo lagoon.
Negombo has the virtue of being the closed beach resort to Katunayake International Airport, thus it features on the itinerary of many tourists, though for a very short stay.
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