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WAYS TO TRAVEL
Beach & coast
From laid-back surf towns to resort beaches to quiet natural harbours — the full range of Sri Lanka's coastline.
Galle
A Dutch colonial fort where the ramparts meet the Indian Ocean
SEA LEVEL · SOUTH COAST
Mirissa
A laid-back beach town and one of the world's best spots for blue whale watching
SEA LEVEL · SOUTH COAST
Bentota
A resort beach town built around a river, water sports, and easy reach from Colombo
SEA LEVEL · SOUTH COAST
Arugam Bay
A laid-back surf town with one of the world's best right-hand point breaks
SEA LEVEL · EAST COAST
Trincomalee
One of the world's finest natural harbours, with quiet beaches and offshore reefs
SEA LEVEL · EAST COAST
Negombo
A fishing town by the airport, easing you in or out of Sri Lanka
SEA LEVEL · WEST COAST