Facing sea, lagoon and river Aluthgama is offering water sports possibilities nowhere else to be found.
While swimming, body-surfing or diving in the sea, you can jet-ski, windsurf, parasail or enjoy a romantic river safari on the river and lagoon.
Mount Lavinia
Just 12 km. south of Colombo, Mount Lavinia is the most popular beach
because of its close proximity to the capital. It is situated beside a
wind swept headland jutting into the waters of the Indian Ocean. The
Governor's House built in 1805 by Sir Thomas Maitland, now forms part of
the famous Mount Lavinia Hotel. You can not afford to miss this place
out!
Arugam Bay
Tucked away on the South Eastern coast of Sri Lanka - about 300 kms.
from Colombo, is the lazy little fishing village of Arugam Bay - richly
endowed with a beautiful stretch of ocean and vast expanses of deserted
beach. For many years a popular sea side holiday resort for local
travelers, Arugam Bay has grown in the last twenty years, into a big
attraction for lovers of the surf, who coverage on it in numbers from
different parts of the world.
Negombo 37km. north of Colombo and 6 km. from the International Airport, Negombo
is an ideal fishing town as well as a paradise for the seafood lovers.
You can enjoy watching the old world fishing crafts like the outrigger
canoes and the catamarans bringing a variety of marine fishes like
seers, skipjacks, pomfrets and amber-jacks. In the lagoon lobsters and
prawns are caught and served as fascinating delicacies in the
restaurants.
Additionally Negombo is known to have some of the widest beaches in Sri Lanka
Beruwala
56 km. south of Colombo, Beruwela beach is the starting point of the 130
km.long stretch of beach. In the past few years great strides have been
made in the field of resort development in this area. The bay around
remains ideal for bathing almost for the whole year.
Bentota
The Bentota Resort Complex is an ideal romantic beach holiday with a
teeming growth of hotels, shopping arcades and cafeterias. There is also
an open air theatre which shows folk and mask dancing. It is located 62
kms south of Colombo.
Hikkaduwa
It is the place where you can have a glimpse of the fascinating
underwater world and see the creatures that inhabit the unfathomable
depths of the sea. The famed coral gardens are located here. Just get
hold of a glass bottomed boat or goggles and flippers and plunge into
the ocean! Hikkaduwa is 98kms south of Colombo.
Weligama, Mirissa, Matara
The coast to the South of Unawatuna, especially between Weligama,
Mirissa and Matara, is still untouched by mass tourism and offers beside
laid back villages and secluded beaches some of the best surf spots on
the island.In this area the famous (original) stilt fishing men still can be found.
Galle
116 km. south of Colombo, Galle is town of prime importance in the southern part of Sri Lanka. It has an an old-world charm pervading its air. Its natural harbor was a famous fort in the days of yore. Today, the place holds fame for its Dutch fort, lace making, ebony carving and gem polishing.
Nilaveli 14 km. from Trincomalee, Nilaveli is a water sports hub. Fishing,
angling, water skiing, snorkeling- all are here for you. You can even
have close encounters with the leviathan in the sanctuary.
