Where is the best beach in Sri Lanka?

Bentota, Heikadua, Marissa, Unawatuna, Negombo ... This string of coastal cities adorns the southern coastline of Lanka like pearls. Many friends made the choice syndrome, and asked me one after another: Which beach is the best? Where is the best place to take a holiday/take care of the elderly? Which is suitable for whale watching/diving? Everyone has different preferences. Generally speaking, I personally think that the farther south, about away from Colombo, the better the seawater quality. Let's analyze the differences between the following beaches.

in addition, April-October is a good season to go to the east coast, while October-April is the peak season in the southwest coast. This string of coastal cities has frequent train or bus connections, which is very convenient to travel. So everyone can stay for a few days each.

1. Bantota:

Bentota is a coastal tourist attraction in the south that developed very early. The Bantota River flows into the Indian Ocean from here, and there are many hotels on both sides of the river and by the sea. Because of the proximity to Colombo, many Colombo people will also bring their wives and belts here for self-cultivation on weekends. Regular tour groups prefer to arrange this stop.

Advantages: There are many activities. Bentota can play surfing, fishing, rafting, motorboat, sailing, sea fishing and other activities. In addition, drifting along the Bentota River and watching wild animals are a bright spot. This place is suitable for water sports enthusiasts and outdoor players who don't like to stay honest.

Disadvantages: The quality of seawater here is not very flattering. In addition, because of the early development, there are many star-rated hotels in this place, but most of them are old in facilities and boring in design, and there is no such feeling as a small and fresh holiday. It is also not recommended that you take the "seaside train" to and from Colombo. There are many white-collar workers working in Colombo living in Bentota. During the morning and evening rush hours, this section of the train is very crowded. The scenery is bleak.

mode of transportation: Bentota is a city with very convenient transportation. Every day, there are several trains from Colombo to the south of Sri Lanka and countless long-distance buses passing through here, so there are many choices.

2. Hikkaduwa:

It is located 99 kilometers south of Colombo. The biggest stunt here is the "underwater coral park", where you can sit on a glass boat and enjoy corals and fish swimming. During the tourist season from November to April, a large number of surfers and divers come here for their holidays. In the off-season from June to October every year, the whole town also becomes depressed, many shops close down, the inn is being renovated, and the beach is more narrow.

advantages: one of the earliest beaches is developed, and there are many people in the peak season. In terms of facilities, diving schools, surf shops and high, middle and low-end inns and hotels gather. It's good to make an appointment with people from various countries here and get a diving certificate.

Disadvantages: How can I put it? This place, the so-called underwater coral park, is full of dead corals. Inn merchants are scrambling to open stores, and vicious competition has seriously damaged the ecology. There are countless sacks piled on the beach. The quality of seawater is average.

mode of transportation: from Colombo, there are several trains and countless long-distance buses passing through here every day. However, the railway station and bus station in the town are located in the north of the town, and you can take the TukTuk bus to the seaside area where tourists are concentrated. It takes 2 minutes to walk. If you arrive in Heikadua by coach, you can inform the conductor in advance and ask them to put you in the seaside area.

3. Unawatuna

It's very close to the ancient city of Gohr, and it's only 2 minutes' drive by tutu. Foreigners especially like this place. It was flooded during the tsunami, and foreign friends also set up a volunteer organization to help it reply. Most hotels can also arrange a boat trip to watch whales and turtles, and there is a turtle breeding center near Unawatuna.

advantages: this is my favorite beach. It has a crescent-shaped bay, so it is calm and the sea is shallow. The beach is fine and the facilities are mature without being too noisy. In addition to the ancient city of Goyle, there are several low-intensity hiking routes around it. The overall play is very rich.

Disadvantages: Some beaches in unawatuna are steep and not suitable for tourists with poor water quality.

mode of transportation: it takes about 2 minutes to take a taxi from the ancient city of Gaochan to Tuk Tuk.

4. Mirrisa:

Mirrisa focuses on primitiveness and quietness. In fact, it is a very small village, which can be visited in more than ten minutes. This place is most suitable for walking on the beach with some lovers in a daze, or reading and chatting. At the same time, Sri Lanka is one of the best whale watching places in the world. It is said that the success rate of whale watching here from December to April is 98%. Besides blue whales, there are sperm whales, whale sharks and so on.

Disadvantages: Since many travel notes praised this beach, it began to be full of tourists from China. Besides, one hotel after another is rising near this small village, and I don't know how long the original state of tranquility will last.

mode of transportation: if you take a bus at Goyle bus station and go south to Marissa. Any train from Galle to Mattler can reach Merissa.

5. Negombo:

Negombo is a seaside fishing village near Colombo. Its greatest advantage is that it is close to the airport, so it has become the first or last stop for many tourists. Another advantage is that many hotel groups have built many hotels with elegant style and naturalism. High cost performance.

Disadvantages: However, due to the proximity to the city, the sea water here is very dirty. I think what is worth visiting here is not the beach, but the mini Catholic town and the beautiful Lagoon nearby.