The Cinnamon Wild is the only resort which is located directly within the borders of the national park and has direct access to the beach. I recommend staying for several days and going on more than just one safari! The wildlife safaris are the number one reason for a visit to Yala – beside the animals the huge park is also impressive in matters of its landscape. Even more exciting: right next door you are able to see elephants, crocodile and even leopards on a safari! Nevertheless it is a great spot for a walk along the beach and watch the power of the water. Highly recommended!įind more accommodation options on the Bentota overview page of Booking.ĥ) Yala The sea is rough here – bathing is prohibited! The beach of Yala is the only one in this list where you are not able to go for a swim due to dangerous currents. Nevertheless you're able to get a room from 70€. The Masjid-ul-Abrar is the oldest mosque of Sri Lanka // make a river safari at the Bentota river, located south of Beruwala and spot crocodiles, birds and varanidaes // water activities like snorkeling and diving at the nearby reef // turtle research center Kosgoda (a short drive south)īecause I was filming for the Cinnamon group I stayed at the Cinnamon Bey – an amazing resort which is located right next to the beach and is listed as one of the best resorts of the country (5 star). Moreover Beruwala is located very close to the capital Colombo (only a 2h drive). Beside the fact that it is palm-lined it is a great destionation for families as the water is very shallow here.
1) Beruwala & Bentota The beach of Beruwala This very long sand beach is without any doubt one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka. To make things easier we added a recommendation when to go to each of the listed beach spots below. For the east coast the time between April and September is the best time. If you want to go to the south and west coast of Sri Lanka the best time to visit is from December to April. The great thing: this country is a year-round holiday destination due to the fact that the monsoon is different depending on the area. The beach hot spots are mostly located in the south and west of the country but also the east coast has some gems where you are also able to snorkel or go on whale watching expeditions!īest time to visit Sri Lanka for beach holidays The map shows you all the destinations we are going to talk about within this article. In Cooperation with Caroline ( ) who traveled the country much longer than me I'm able to feature various spots from different parts of the island. Caroline and me checked out various spots and took some great photos to convince you to spend some time by the sea in between all the other Highlights in Sri Lanka. Let me show you our selection of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka to know which spots you should put on the list for your visit.