Being an Island Srilanka has a long coast line with golden sand offering your family a range of watersports such as surfing, Snorkeling, Diving and most importantly presenting the opportunity to swim in the sea.
The wide sandy beaches with coconut palms and mangroves are ideal to walk along spotting crabs running around & the fascinating sea shells. If you are lucky, you get the chance to see the turtles laying eggs on the beach.
Hikkaduwa is a charming busy seaside town with a lot of Seafood restaurants and the opportunity to go Scuba-diving. On a good day you see the turtles in the coral reeves that are home for many species of authentic and colorful fish. The turtle conservation projects here showcase the concern of these endangered pre-historic reptiles being swept off from the Earth & what is been done to protect them.
Arugam Bay
Arugam Bay is a lovely paradise for families looking for peace and quiet. It provides the perfect setting for kids to play and run around safely because of its clear and shallow waters. The best time to visit Arugam bay is between July and September. Arugam Bay is probably the best place for surfing in Srilanka.
Unawatuna
Unawatuna beach in Sri Lanka is a great place for a family holiday with lots of activities to do.
If you are looking for an active family holiday, Unawatuna is the ideal location. Snorkeling, Surfing and Diving are great in Unawatuna. The Dutch fort in Galle, Whale watching and a boat ride through the mangroves can be easily arranged from Unawatuna. There are a lot of restaurants and bars to eat out and there is never a dull moment in Unawatuna
Pasikudah
Known as the pearl of the East Coast, Pasikudah beach in Sri Lanka is a perfect location for a family holiday in isolation. The best time to visit Pasikudah is between July and September. The shallow sea and the deep blue waters with calm waves will remind you of the Maldives. The live coral reeves makes pasikudah the best place for snorkeling. Your family will love the serene nature of Passikudah.
Bentota
Bentota Beach in Sri Lanka is a great option for a family holiday as you can plan the holiday on a day to day basis. There are lot of options for watersports in the Sea and the river.You can go on day excursions to Galle , Kandy and Colombo. Bentota is probably the best location for your family holiday as it gives so much flexibility
Being an Island Srilanka has a long coast line with golden sand offering your family a range of watersports such as surfing, Snorkeling, Diving and most importantly presenting the opportunity to swim in the sea.
The wide sandy beaches with coconut palms and mangroves are ideal to walk along spotting crabs running around & the fascinating sea shells. If you are lucky, you get the chance to see the turtles laying eggs on the beach.
Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa is a charming busy seaside town with a lot of Seafood restaurants and the opportunity to go Scuba-diving. On a good day you see the turtles in the coral reeves that are home for many species of authentic and colorful fish. The turtle conservation projects here showcase the concern of these endangered pre-historic reptiles being swept off from the Earth & what is been done to protect them.
Arugam Bay
Arugam Bay is a lovely paradise for families looking for peace and quiet. It provides the perfect setting for kids to play and run around safely because of its clear and shallow waters. The best time to visit Arugam bay is between July and September. Arugam Bay is probably the best place for surfing in Srilanka.
Unawatuna
Unawatuna beach in Sri Lanka is a great place for a family holiday with lots of activities to do.
If you are looking for an active family holiday, Unawatuna is the ideal location. Snorkeling, Surfing and Diving are great in Unawatuna. The Dutch fort in Galle, Whale watching and a boat ride through the mangroves can be easily arranged from Unawatuna. There are a lot of restaurants and bars to eat out and there is never a dull moment in Unawatuna
Pasikudah
Known as the pearl of the East Coast, Pasikudah beach in Sri Lanka is a perfect location for a family holiday in isolation. The best time to visit Pasikudah is between July and September. The shallow sea and the deep blue waters with calm waves will remind you of the Maldives. The live coral reeves makes pasikudah the best place for snorkeling. Your family will love the serene nature of Passikudah.
Bentota
Bentota Beach in Sri Lanka is a great option for a family holiday as you can plan the holiday on a day to day basis. There are lot of options for watersports in the Sea and the river.You can go on day excursions to Galle , Kandy and Colombo. Bentota is probably the best location for your family holiday as it gives so much flexibility
No holiday to Sri Lanka would be complete without spending a lazy day or two relaxing on one of the many idyllic white sand beaches this beautiful island has to offer.
And in Sri Lanka, you’re spoilt for choice. Whether it’s the more Westernised and developed West Coast of Sri Lanka, the alluring south with its wildlife parks and Buddhist shrines, or the unspoilt East Coast – there is no lack of beautiful beaches to retreat to.
Routinely ranked as one of the best spots in the world for surfing, Arugam Bay is a magnet for surfers and water sport enthusiasts. The bay particularly attracts visitors during June time for the annual Arugam Bay Beach Festival.
Situated on the east coast of the island Arugam Bay is unique. Its position and relief generates plenty of high waves during the summer months and, compared to other coastal regions, doesn’t get affected by the annual monsoons.
During the peak summer season (between April and October) there is an influx of visitors, both from across Sri Lanka and from around the world who are drawn to the large waves. A testament to this is the large number of international surfing competitions that occur at Arugam Bay, including the very popular Red Bull Ride My Wave contest.
Visiting Arugam Bay during these festival months is highly recommended for avid surfers. Although the guest houses are fairly basic, the bay area itself is well looked after and preserved making it a great spot to enjoy the stunning Indian Ocean.
For families looking to surf in Sri Lanka we usually recommend Weligama beach on the south coast. Although the waves are not as large as those at Arugam Bay it is generally a much better option for those looking to learn to surf with a selection of great surf schools along the beach making for a fun family trip when visiting during your Sri Lanka family holiday.
Sri Lanka – The Pearl of the Indian Ocean – is blessed with so many stunning white sand beaches for such a small island. Paired with its unique points of culture and amazing wildlife, Sri Lanka is surely the ultimate beach holiday destination.
Surrounded by the clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka has world class beaches along its entire coastline.
The South coast of the island is particularly rewarding with the likes of Unawatuna beach near the colonial town of Galle and the intimate beach at Mirissa where you can also go whale watching (including Blue Whales)!
While the North and East of the island have countless beautiful coastal spots that come highly recommended, it is the West coast of Sri Lanka which is most the developed, tourist friendly and ‘Westernised’. It is on the West Coast you’ll find the fine, white sand beaches of Negombo – home to a large resort catering for sun worshipers and a great base to explore the island.
