Location: Trincomalee
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Top 6 Beaches in Trincomalee, Eastern Province
Trincomalee (English: /ˌtrɪŋkoʊməˈliː/; Tamil: திருகோணமலை Tirukōṇamalai; Sinhalese: ත්රිකුණාමළය Trikuṇāmalaya) also known as Gokanna, is the administrative headquarters of the Trincomalee District and major resort port city of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. Located on the east coast of the island overlooking the Trincomalee Harbour, 113 miles south of Jaffna and 69 miles north of Batticaloa, Trincomalee has been one of the main centres of Sri Lankan Tamil language speaking culture on the island for over two millennia. With a population of 99,135, the city is built on a peninsula of the same name, which divides its inner and outer harbours. People from Trincomalee are known as Trincomalians and the local authority is Trincomalee Urban Council. Trincomalee city is home to the famous Koneswaram temple alluded to in its historic Tamil name Thirukonamalai and is home to other historical monuments such as the Bhadrakali Amman Temple, Trincomalee, the Trincomalee Hindu Cultural Hall and, opened in 1897, the Trincomalee Hindu College. Trincomalee is also the site of the Trincomalee railway station and an ancient ferry service to Jaffna and the south side of the harbour at Muttur.
Restaurants in Trincomalee
1. Arisimale Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By RifnazM - Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
It's a rare beach you can find because of it's location and the sand. Beach sand almost similar to rice thereby it's called as "Arisimalai" in the local language. The crystal clear water and the slight waves will make you curious if you bath there. Highly recommend to visit if you cross Pulmodai, Sri Lanka eventhough it's quiet difficult to be there.
2. Dutch Bay
3. Marble Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 389 reviews
Reviewed By thesavvyjetsetter - Vancouver, Canada
Checked out Marble Beach while staying at Uppuveli. Well worth the journey! It's tucked in a small bay, the water is calm and gentle and the water is crystal clear. Locals also come to enjoy the beach as well as tourists so it's a nice mix. There are a couple of small hotels with their section but the public section is just as nice. Definitely recommend making a trip to enjoy a full day or afternoon!
4. Trincomalee Beach
5. Uppuveli
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By morgann2209 - Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
This beach is one of my favorite spots on the Sri Lankan coast line. A quite little spot makes you feel like you have the whole place to yourself.
6. Manayaweli Cove
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2 reviews
