The Top 5 Southern Beaches in Sri Lanka: Your Guide to the Ultimate Beach Vacation

A Listly List - Sri Lanka’s southern which stretches from Galle to Tangalle, a total of 80 kilometres, features several beautiful beaches that are hailed as some of the best on the island. While many of them were largely unknown in the early 2000s, the country’s rise in tourism over the years has led to several developments and commercialisation efforts. Now, Sri Lanka’s southern coast is a beach-goer’s paradise, with beaches that suit different traveller types, from solo adventurers to adrenaline seekers to underwater enthusiasts. From among them all, here are 5 of Sri Lanka’s southern beaches that always stand out above the rest.  - Mirissa, Unawatuna, Koggala, Weligama, and Hiriketiya