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Lighthouse Point
Cliff-edge infinity pool facing the lighthouse, five minutes' walk from the ramparts.
From $340
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Explore by interest
Beach in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has coast on three sides, and very different beaches on each. We choose stays on the quieter stretches.
What to expect
Beach at a glance
WhereGalle, Mirissa, Trincomalee
StayBeachfront cabanas, cliff-edge pools, reef-front bungalows
DoSwimming, whale watching, diving, long lunches by the water
Best timeSouth and west coasts: November to April. East coast: May to September.
Questions
Good to know
When is the best time for the south coast?
The dry season on the south and west coasts runs from about November to April. Whale watching from Mirissa follows a similar season.
Which coast is best in summer?
The east coast, around Trincomalee, is at its best from May to September.
Stays for Beach
Where to stay
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Mirissa Cabana Co.
Barefoot beachfront cabanas, hammocks over the sand, whale-watching boat on site.
From $150
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Trinco Reef Lodge
Reef-front bungalows on an empty bay, dive centre on site, closed at dusk to outside visitors.
From $160
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Themed packages
Ready-made trips
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6 nights
Two Coasts
Barefoot cabanas at Mirissa, then a cliff-edge infinity pool above Galle.
Mirissa · 3nGalle · 3n
Stays from $1,470
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