Some of the most beautiful beaches in the world can be found in Sri Lanka. The country has over a thousand miles of lovely sandy beaches bordered with coconut palms. Sri Lanka is the ideal place for a spectacular family vacation by the seaside. Sri Lanka’s beaches are also ideal for honeymooning couples, backpackers and MICE travelers. While the beaches are undoubtedly the main attraction for tourists and travelers, locations like Galle boasts historical heritage which adds to the sun and fun. Galle offers you postcard perfect colonial architecture and is a must visit place in Sri Lanka if you like photography. There is a gamut of epic destinations on the South Coast of Sri Lanka. Bentota with its wide beaches is the perfect place to relax. Bentota boasts some of the most tranquil resorts on the coastal stretch such as Vivanta by Taj Bentota with its fantastic spa and to-die-for beach views, and Saman Villas with its luxurious private pools. If you get tired of looking at the beach, Bentota also has some of Sri Lanka’s richest mangroves that you can explore. Continue on South to Unawatuna, one of the most famous beaches in the world for its tranquil blue waters. Unawatuna is also a diver’s paradise and one of the best places in Sri Lanka to learn diving. Unawatuna’s trendy cafes and friendly locals are sure to charm you and make you want to stay, but the South Coast offers many more delights that are worth exploring. A little further to the South, at Ahangama, you will meet the famous stilt fishermen of Sri Lanka. Approach these friendly men who have been plying this trade for centuries for a photograph, and they will gladly oblige. Further along the coast you will come to Weligama, one of the most instagrammable locations in Sri Lanka. Weligama is one of the best places to learn surfing, and to take that perfect sunset shot with your surfboard positioned just so, to make everyone back home very jealous that you are in Sri Lanka. Stay in a cosy home-stay with locals, or opt for a luxurious resort such as Cape Weligama or Marriot Weligama. Mirissa, next to Weligama, is one of the best spots to go whale watching from in Sri Lanka. Walk on the sand and experience the beautiful sunsets. Relax and sunbathe and meet fellow travelers from all over the world. Dickwella is the best beach for romantic staycations, spend time with your lover on one of the most secluded, green and untouched spots in Sri Lanka. The next bay over is Hiriketiya, a charming surfers paradise that has attracted visitors from all over the world, eat some fantastic seafood, wood fired pizza and experience the best of the nightlife the South Coast has to offer. The South Coast has many more exciting places and beaches to visit. Go to Induruwa for a scenic glimpse into authentic Sri Lankan life. Walk with genuine local villagers and experience the famous hospitality of the South Coast of Sri Lanka. Wijeya Beach is a tiny concentration of Paradise, and is a brilliant spot from which to watch the sunset and eat some tasty seafood. Mirissa also boasts the Secret Beach, a treat for you if you can find it. Also Coconut Tree Hill at Mirissa is one of the most famous spots to visit in Sri Lanka. Watch out for lone palm trees on the seashore, they are the best way to take the perfect shot for your instagram from Sri Lanka, swinging into nothingness in a tropical paradise. At the end of the South Coast, you will come to Yala beach, a gorgeously desolate location from where you can also see some of Sri Lanka’s most exciting and rare wildlife. The journey along the South and South-West coasts offer scintillating stops such as batik factories, low country tree plantations, fishing spots and turtle hatcheries. While you drive along the South coast of Sri Lanka, take your time to enjoy the journey by paying homage at local temples, stopping by tropical fruit stalls for a refreshing king coconut, or enjoying a local meal at a roadside restaurant. Stay at some of the best resorts Sri Lanka has to offer, such as Anantara Tangalle, Riu Ahungalla, Amanwella Resort, Amangalle Resort and Tri Lanka resort Koggala. Once and only if you have finished exploring the South Coast, venture into the West Coast of Sri Lanka which offers up some beautiful spots such as Negombo and Kalpitiya. Kalpitiya is a famed location for kitesurfing in Sri Lanka and a great place to learn the sport also. The East Coast surfer’s paradise Arugam Bay can pleasantly surprise with its sleepy calm and the myriad other activities it offers, such as bird watching and temple visits. Arugam Bay can be one of the most all round destinations you can visit in Sri Lanka, offering great food, friendly locals, temples, wildlife and lovely, desolate and sandy beaches. Other beaches on the East Coast include Pasikudah and Kalkudah at once contrasting in their development and occupancy and remarkably complementary in their idyllic charm Trincomalee and Uppuveli offer some of the most secluded and beautiful retreats in the East Coast Other rewarding visits on the South Coast that can be taken in as you drive along it from Colombo include the quiet and expansive Kalutara beach, the historical city of Galle, the fun and sunny Hikkaduwa where you can go diving into shipwrecks and manta rays, laid back Polhena, Talalla and Tangalle. If you’re in Colombo and have no time to hop outside the city, might we suggest Mount Lavinia beach, or for a much more rustic, less manicured experience, Crow Island beach. There is a gamut of epic destinations on the South Coast of Sri Lanka. Bentota with its wide beaches is the perfect place to relax. Bentota boasts some of the most tranquil resorts on the coastal stretch such as Vivanta by Taj Bentota with its fantastic spa and to-die-for beach views, and Saman Villas with its luxurious private pools. If you get tired of looking at the beach, Bentota also has some of Sri Lanka’s richest mangroves that you can explore. Continue on South to Unawatuna, one of the most famous beaches in the world for its tranquil blue waters. Unawatuna is also a diver’s paradise and one of the best places in Sri Lanka to learn diving. Unawatuna’s trendy cafes and friendly locals are sure to charm you and make you want to stay, but the South Coast offers many more delights that are worth exploring. A little further to the South, at Ahangama, you will meet the famous stilt fishermen of Sri Lanka. Approach these friendly men who have been plying this trade for centuries for a photograph, and they will gladly oblige. Further along the coast, you will come to Weligama, one of the most instagrammable locations in Sri Lanka. Weligama is one of the best places to learn surfing, and to take that perfect sunset shot with your surfboard positioned just so, to make everyone back home very jealous that you are in Sri Lanka. Stay in a cozy homestay with locals, or opt for a luxurious resort such as Cape Weligama or Marriot Weligama. Mirissa, next to Weligama, is one of the best spots to go whale watching in Sri Lanka. Walk on the sand and experience beautiful sunsets. Relax and sunbathe and meet fellow travelers from all over the world. Dickwella is the best beach for romantic staycations, spend time with your lover on one of the most secluded, green, and untouched spots in Sri Lanka. The next bay over is Hiriketiya, a charming surfers paradise that has attracted visitors from all over the world, eat some fantastic seafood, and wood-fired pizza, and experience the best of the nightlife the South Coast has to offer. The South Coast has many more exciting places and beaches to visit. Go to Induruwa for a scenic glimpse into authentic Sri Lankan life. Walk with genuine local villagers and experience the famous hospitality of the South Coast of Sri Lanka. Wijeya Beach is a tiny concentration of Paradise and is a brilliant spot from which to watch the sunset and eat some tasty seafood. Mirissa also boasts the Secret Beach, a treat for you if you can find it. Also, Coconut Tree Hill at Mirissa is one of the most famous spots to visit in Sri Lanka. Watch out for lone palm trees on the seashore, they are the best way to take the perfect shot for your Instagram from Sri Lanka, swinging into nothingness in a tropical paradise. At the end of the South Coast, you will come to Yala beach, a gorgeously desolate location from where you can also see some of Sri Lanka’s most exciting and rare wildlife. The journey along the South and South-West coasts offers scintillating stops such as batik factories, low country tree plantations, fishing spots, and turtle hatcheries. While you drive along the South coast of Sri Lanka, take your time to enjoy the journey by paying homage at local temples, stopping by tropical fruit stalls for a refreshing king coconut, or enjoying a local meal at a roadside restaurant. Stay at some of the best resorts Sri Lanka has to offer, such as Anantara Tangalle, Riu Ahungalla, Amanwella Resort, Amangalle Resor,t and Tri Lanka resort Koggala. Once and only if you have finished exploring the South Coast, venture into the West Coast of Sri Lanka which offers up some beautiful spots such as Negombo and Kalpitiya. Kalpitiya is a famed location for kitesurfing in Sri Lanka and a great place to learn the sport also. The East Coast surfer’s paradise Arugam Bay can pleasantly surprise with its sleepy calm and the myriad other activities it offers, such as bird watching and temple visits. Arugam Bay can be one of the most all-rounded destinations you can visit in Sri Lanka, offering great food, friendly locals, temples, wildlife, and lovely, desolate, and sandy beaches. Other beaches on the East Coast include Pasikudah and Kalkudah at once contrasting in their development and occupancy and remarkably complementary in their idyllic charm Trincomalee and Uppuveli offer some of the most secluded and beautiful retreats the East Coast. Other rewarding visits on the South Coast that can be taken in as you drive along it from Colombo include the quiet and expansive Kalutara beach, the historical city of Galle, the fun and sunny Hikkaduwa where you can go diving into shipwrecks and manta rays, laid back Polhena,Talalla and Tangalle. If you’re in Colombo and have no time to hop outside the city, might we suggest Mount Lavinia beach, or for a much more rustic, less manicured experience, Crow Island beach.