The finishing village 116 kms. from Colombo is considered to be best for surfing in Sri lanka. The beach is also good for swimming. Wild elephants can be sighted from the "Crocodile Rock".
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Nilaveli beach
Hikkaduwa beach
Monday, December 14, 2009
Bentota beach
Mount Lavinia beach
Just 12 km. south of Colombo, Mount Lavinia is an immediate city suburb and the beach is one of the better known even in colonial times. It lies alongside a wind swept headland jutting into the waters of the Indian Ocean. The sand is the softest and the waves calm and clear. The Governor's House built in 1805 by Sir Thomas Maitland, now forms part of the famous Mount Lavinia Hotel.
Mirissa beach
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Weligama beach
weligama is a fishing town in matara district on the southern coast of sri lanka. The term Weligama literally means `Sandy Village' which refers to the area's sandy sweep bay. Situated at a distance of 143 km from Colombo, Weligama is a popular tourist destination and hosts several boutique hotels. It is most famous for its distinct stilt fishermen and an off shore islet known astaproben, where a dream house of French Count de Maunay was built.
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