The Beaches in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is sorrounded by golden beaches. Even though many Sri Lankans visit the beach to take in the tropical sunset, during the daytime the beaches are deserted. Even in the evening crowds are a rarity. Exotic fish and marine plants are found on the reef close to the south coast. (spell glass bottom boat rides). Swimming, diving and sunbathing are favourite activities of foriegn visitors. The latter two activities have never caught on with Sri Lankans. Surf-boards are hard to come by in Sri Lanka. But many of the better resort hotels will be able to provide you with one. A few offer jet skiis too. The small print. The beaches are not safe for visiting at night. Heavy currents make the beaches in Colombo not very safe for swimming Nude Sunbathing or Naturism is not allowed. But the smallest of bikini is Ok Having said all that, the beach is the least of the attractions in Sri Lanka. Please see the destinations page for more.