These are the best beaches in Sri Lanka you must visit!

Look no further if you’re searching for the best beaches in Sri Lanka, as this comprehensive list also has beautifully-filmed videos of the island’s most-scenic beaches.

Miles of serene white and golden-sand jungle beaches, with gorgeous blue and turquoise waters, distinguish this lovely island’s coastlines.

Sri Lanka is dotted with secret beaches, where you may never come across another soul, despite walking for hours. There are also hotspots lined with beach bars, turtle conservatories, restaurants, boutique hotels and more. There is something for everyone here.

Travellers from around the world are fast-becoming aware of this tropical paradise, so there’s no better time than now to visit Sri Lanka—many of the best beaches in Sri Lanka still remain unspoiled, offering unparalleled privacy and pristine beachfronts.

Here are some of the best beaches in Sri Lanka.

Unawatuna Beach, Unawatuna

Jungle Beach, Unawatuna

Bentota Beach, Bentota

Hikkaduwa Beach, Hikkaduwa

Ahungalla Beach, Ahungalla

Mirissa Beach, Mirissa