East Coast Beaches Holidays

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East Coast Beaches holidays in Sri Lanka

The relatively undiscovered east coast is home to some of the best beaches in Sri Lanka, so now is definitely the time to visit before the inevitable development. For now the east remains primarily a region of fishing villages, seemingly endless swathes of sandy beach, hidden bays, crumbling colonial forts, ornate temples and bustling markets.

The vibrant town of Trincomalee (or Trinco as it is affectionately known) is the east's major town and is renowned for its deep-water natural harbour, one of the finest and largest in Asia. The bay is dotted with fishing vessels and larger ships along with boats offering excursions to nearby Pigeon Island,...

White sand beaches
Calm waters
Snorkelling and diving
Whale watching

East Coast Beaches Travel Guide

Best time to go

Sri Lanka’s east coast enjoys its best weather when the south and west is experiencing monsoon rains, so the best weather is from April to September, making it an ideal for a summer holiday option, however February and March also enjoy good weather. The monsoon on the east coast runs from October until January.

Visas

A visa may be required. Please ask for details.

Travel Information

Trincomalee and Passikudah are approximately 6.5 hours by road from Colombo. Alternatively, it’s a 50 minute Cinnamon Air sea plane journey to either Trincomalee or Batticaloa (for Passikudah) followed by a 25 minute car transfer.

Local currency

Sri Lankan rupee. Travellers cheques are not accepted.

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