The coast stretches like a white ribbon bordering the ocean, widening and narrowing sometimes changing its plantations from coconut groves in the west to shrubs in the east. The beaches are almost always strewn with popular beach hotels and cabanas and restaurants while in certain areas, there are foci that facilitate a range of water sports.
On the west coast, the popular beach areas include Negombo, famous for its adjoining lagoon, succulent seafood and vibrant night life. From Colombo the Mount Lavinia beach is a famous venue to take a stroll down on a quiet evening or even engage in a game of rugger or volley ball. Sea bathing is not always encouraged due to tides at odd hours. As you travel down galle road which runs parallel to the beach, another famous location is Benthota, the hub for water based adventures while Hikkaduwa in addition to its spectacular beaches is also known for its coral garden that you can view with a boat ride.
On the other edge of the island on its eastern border one also finds some ravishing beaches, mainly at Nilaweli, which is closer to the old Trincomalee harbor. Here the water is shallow, crystal clear and the beach seems handcrafted by the hands of nature for romance, and the pigeon island that is just a few kilometers awa filled with sea shells is a little paradise of its own making. Travel to Pasikuda and Kalkuda which are two beaches close to Batticaloa and under the deep sky, you can go on windsurfing, skiing and sea bathing as it is protected from a ring of reefs. Surfing is definite at Arugambay! Located along the eastern coast that is considered to be one of the ten best surfing spots in the world. These north and east areas it is becoming increasing popular amongst tourists with comfortable star class accommodation.
If it is a beach holiday you are seeking after then your destination without doubt is Sri Lanka.Tours are in plenty hence before arriving in the country be sure to arrange your expedition to the very latter detail. A name that would invariably come up high on the list would be Jetwing Travels that provide excellent travel services to a range of adventures from whale watching to surfing to bike rides and so much more. Sri Lanka Travel cannot get more comprehensive than with a service like that of Jetwing whose expeditions can make a very real and perceptible difference to your vacation.