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Coral Cove Beach

In the vicinity of Ostenburg Point, Coral Cove Beach is one of the most picturesque, tranquil and family-friendly beaches in Trincomalee. The beach is named for its magnificent reefs, full of colourful fish, anemones, nudibranchs and more marine species. While this part of Trincomalee is famous for light swimming and enjoying authentic crab curry, strong undertows make snorkelling dangerous.

With many locations around the city, divers of all levels can find something for themselves at Trincomalee. Nilaveli is home to shallow reefs and vibrant aquatic life, while Swami Rock offers drift diving. With the wreckage of H.M.S. Diomede and H.M.S. Hermes, divers keen on exploring have something to look forward to as well. The waters around Trincomalee are home to octopi, nudibranchs, seahorses, frogfish and various other species and are great for photography as well. Read More

In the centre of Trincomalee is the attractive Dutch Bay Beach with clean golden sand and turquoise water spread across several kilometres. As local fishing boats onshore wait to go into the sea, you can go jogging, stroll the beach, ravish the tropics with ice cream or seafood like barbecued crabs and lobsters from vendors, or cool off with a swim.

Diamond hill is a reminder of the second world war, with remnants of a signal tower and a bunker offering a window into life at the harbour in the 1940s. Hiking up this hill named by the British provides access to these sights of an era long bygone. Hikers will enjoy the climb up the hill, with only rocks and trees for support. At the end of this climb is a glorious view of Trincomalee Bay, with all of the bay’s hidden coves, as well as the Prima flour factory being visible. Read More

Near Fort Frederick, the official residence of the Dutch Naval Commissioner has been renovated and converted into the Maritime and Naval History Museum. Exhibits on the ground floor cover Sri Lanka’s naval history all the way back to Marco Polo’s visit to Ceylon. In addition, the first floor displays interesting information regarding the local flora and fauna, including those on the nearby Pigeon Island. Along with the exhibits in the museum, the building itself is a fine showcase of colonial architecture. Read More

Nilaveli Beach

Only a few kilometres from Trincomalee, Nilaveli Beach, offers tourists a wide range of activities. Pigeon Island, just off the shore, is an excellent spot for snorkelling, while boat tours are another great way of exploring the waters of the Indian Ocean and spotting dolphins and whales. Nilaveli Beach is very clean, making it a great spot for sunbathing as well. From Nilaveli Beach, visitors can head to Fort Fredericks or even head into the city of Trincomalee. Read More

Soak in the beauty of the light blue, placid sea at the unspoiled Public Beach of Trincomalee considered Uppuveli’s less boisterous cousin. Public Beach offers a panoramic view of the 400-year-old Dutch Fort Frederick. It is a splendid bay for long walks, picnics, jogging, sunbathing, relishing local street food, and watching fishermen bring in their nets against stunning sunset backdrops.

Sheltered by a verdant reef offshore, Sandy Cove Beach is a perfect getaway for snorkelling lovers. A stone’s throw away from Rocky Point, this family-friendly beach offers forested hills to hike, vendors selling mouthwatering street food, and beachfront cottages for rent. On weekends, it is also popular with locals who rent goofy inflatable toys and frolic in the surf.

Named after the rock pigeons that use it as a breeding island, Pigeon Island is one of Sri Lanka’s most popular marine parks. The island is also home to hundreds of coral and fish species, making it an excellent spot for snorkelling. The waters around the island are also home to the Hawksbill Turtle, the Green Turtle, and the Blacktip Reef Shark, among others. Along with the rich underwater life, visitors also get to watch flocks of rock pigeons flying out of the rocks on the island. Read More

Whale Watching

Trincomalee is a great spot for not just diving but also for spotting whales and the diverse marine life the Indian Ocean offers. The whale watching season is from May to October, and July is the best time for spotting blue whales. Tourists can also spot sperm whales in the ocean here. Diving and swimming with whales is also an option if tourists can find a guide to accompany them.