East Coast
Trincomalee Beach
Sri Lanka's east-coast gem — turquoise water, a natural deep harbour, and some of the island's best diving.
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Trincomalee sits on one of the finest natural harbours in the world, with calm, clear water that makes it one of Sri Lanka's best spots for swimming, snorkelling and diving.
The east coast season (May–September) runs opposite the south-west, so it's a great choice when Bentota and Galle are in their off-season.
Worth knowing
- Calm, clear water for swimming and snorkelling
- Pigeon Island National Park nearby
- Whale watching season March–August
Best time to visitMay to September (opposite monsoon to the south coast)
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