Beaches in Sri Lnaka

The most beautiful, wide and sandy beaches can be found in Bentota (South West) a thriving tourist resort with many hotels. .  Nov - April are for safe all year round for swimming but generally the South coast suffers with the seasons and many beaches narrow off April - October. However, it does boast the best snorkelling reefs in Hikkaduwa and Unawatuna. 

Unawatuna and its surrounding beaches are very narrow, but there are excellent snorkelling reefs. There are a number of secluded and quiet bays along the south coast which kiss the gardens of private villas like Southpoint, Ape Villa and The Beach Hut.

Mirissa is a sleepy southern town which boasts a fabulous beach and very few tourists. Mostly Guesthouses

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