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Tangalle: Sri Lanka’s Sleepy Southern Secret
There is no need to hurry in Tangalle. Just golden, broad beaches where footprints disappear as fast as they appear.
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Discover Sri Lanka’s best beaches, secret shores, resorts, and stunning islands to explore.
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Hidden Beaches: The Lesser-Known Beaches of Sri Lanka’s South Coast
Let's explore seven of Sri Lanka's most serene and lesser-known south coast beaches that are worth seeing on your next trip there.
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Mirissa: Where Coconut Palms Meet the Sea
Mirissa is more than just a beach town; it's an emotion. An emotion made out of the flicker of a whale's tail at sunrise, the soft murmur of waves at night, and the illumination of lanterns on golden sand.
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Chasing Waves: The Best Surf Beaches in Sri Lanka
The surf scene in Sri Lanka is friendly, full of waves, and always inviting. There are waves for every skill level and beaches for every mood in Sri Lanka, whether you're an experienced surfer or a keen novice.
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Hiriketiya: Sri Lanka’s Horseshoe Bay of Bliss
Surfers love Hiriketiya for good reason. The left-hand break in the middle of the bay is thrilling for the more experienced but gentle enough for novices.
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Elephant Rock & Peanut Farm: Hidden Beach Escapes near Arugam Bay
Hiking up Elephant Rock for sunrise is for early-birds, if you're willing to start early. A little, uncrowded surf break just below the rock, performs best during the season, May to September.
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Arugam Bay: The Laid-Back Surf Town You’ll Never Want to Leave
Arugam Bay has an unusual sort of magic - Easygoing, sun-soaked, and bursting with character, Arugam Bay (or "A-Bay, as most call it)
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The Singing Fish of Batticaloa: Sri Lanka’s Quietest Mystery
A Sound Passed Down Through Generations, the silence around you and the stars above the sea make the wait worthwhile even if the fish do not sing that evening.
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Nilaveli Beach: Where Time Slows Down on Sri Lanka’s East Coast
Nilaveli is a breath of fresh air for those who enjoy coastline peace and somewhat slower travel, you will find space—endless space, calm blue waves, and a quiet rhythm inviting you to just be.
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Pigeon Island National Park: A Snorkeler’s Dream Off the Coast of Trincomalee
Pigeon Island, one of the few maritime national parks in Sri Lanka, is named after the blue rock pigeons that nest here.
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Stilt Fishing Koggala
Stilt fishing is a type of fishing in which the angler sits patiently on a vertical pole with crossbars while waiting for a catch.
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Thalpe Coral Tanks: A Human Touch to Natural Beauty
The Thalpe Coral Tanks, also known as the Coral Rock Pools of Thalpe. If you are a beach bum and fed up with the typical beach-ocean setup, these tanks that resemble mini saltwater jacuzzis could really brighten your day.