Nilaveli Beach , Trincomalee
About Nilaveli Beach
Away from the bustling areas, 16 kilometres from the city of Trincomalee, lays the long stretch of Nilaveli beach in the town of Nilaveli. The golden sands of Nilaveli beach and its calm waves are very welcoming. A buzzing tourist destination, Nilaveli beach was restored after the catastrophic 2004 tsunami. Known for its soft white sand and dazzling blue bays, the beach attracts thousands of visitors every year. Plenty of bars and restaurants line the beach, which serve an array of local and foreign delicacies. Water sports and activities like scuba diving, windsurfing, diving and surfing are thrilling options that are available at Nilaveli. Especially for children, the beach is ideal place to build sandcastles, roll around in the sand and splash around in the water. Snorkeling can also be done a little away from the beach, near the rocky islands off the coast.
Many hotels are scattered around the beach offering best vistas of the ocean and the Pigeon Island. The tickets to this marine National park are available here. Immerse in the beauty of the views in this serene environment and spend your time wallowing in water or basking in the warmth of the sun.
While planning to visit the beach, spare some time to visit also the neighbouring city Trincomalee which is historically as well as religiously important. On the eastern side of the beach is a rock called ‘Swami Rock' which is the watchtower of whales.
The best time to visit the beach is between April and October, when the sun shines in its best capacity, providing a fine opportunity to obtain a beautiful sun tan. Relaxing by the beach, while witnessing the sunset across the horizon will leave one floating in a complete state of solitude and bliss.
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Places to Visit near Nilaveli Beach
Pigeon Island National Park, Eastern Province
6.4 km from Nilaveli Beach - See map
Pigeon Rock Island – one of the two marine national parks of Sri Lanka is located just off the coast of Nilaveli in the eastern region of the...
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Trincomalee War Cemetery, Eastern Province
11 km from Nilaveli Beach - See map
The War Cemetry is located 6 kms north from the town of Trincomalee also along Trincomalee- Pulmoddi road on the way to Nilavel. It was mainly...
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Kanniya Hot Springs, Eastern Province
13.4 km from Nilaveli Beach - See map
Also known as Kanniya Hot Wells, it is the perfect instance of a wonder of the nature. It is situated just at a distance of 1km from Anuradhapura...
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Fort Frederick, Trincomalee, Eastern Province
17.1 km from Nilaveli Beach - See map
Fort Frederick has been an important defensive site for centuries in Sri Lanka. The Bristish took over the fort in the year 1782. It was built by...
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Koneswaram Temple, Eastern Province
18 km from Nilaveli Beach - See map
Koneswaram temple is located in Trincomalee in the eastern province of Sri Lanka and was built when the Cholas ruled over the country and is...
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Manayaweli Cove, Eastern Province
18.9 km from Nilaveli Beach - See map
Manayaweli Cove is a beach in Sri lanka which can be easily reached by passing through the Dhoby Tank where the local washing people wash their...
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Hoods Tower Museum, Eastern Province
24.8 km from Nilaveli Beach - See map
Hoods Tower Museum is a naval museum located at Fort Ostenburg in the Trincomalee peninsula derived its name from the Hoods tower which is an...
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Girihadu Seya, Thiriyai, Eastern Province
33.9 km from Nilaveli Beach - See map
Girihadu Seya which translates as ‘ stupa on the top of the rocks' holds the honour of being the oldest Buddhist temple and the first Stupa...
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Arisimale Beach, Eastern Province
40.3 km from Nilaveli Beach - See map
Arisimale Beach lies on an isolated location which is actually about 50 kms North of Trincomalee in the town of Pulmude. In Tamil arisi means rice...
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Lanka Pattuna, Eastern Province
65.7 km from Nilaveli Beach - See map
Also known as Lanka Putuna Viharaya in Trincomalee, it is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. It was built back to the time it was...
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Wasgamuwa National Park, North Central Province
*67.8 km from Nilaveli Beach - See map
Wasgamuwa National Park is a peaceful inland nature reserve, where one is assured to spot large herds of elephants and buffalos. Unlike other...
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Minneriya National Park, North Central Province
97.3 km from Nilaveli Beach - See map
Minneriya National Park is a prominent abode for around 200 native elephants. Though the park is criticized for the poorly maintained roads, those...
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