Travels
East Coast
Turquoise bays, coral reefs and quiet fishing harbours
Overview
Home to one of the world's finest natural deep-water harbours, Trincomalee's east coast beaches are quieter and calmer than the south, with turquoise water that stays glassy for most of the year.
Beyond the beaches, snorkel or dive the reefs at Pigeon Island, or watch whales migrate offshore between May and October.
In Pictures
Make The Most Of It
Shallow reefs with reef sharks and colourful fish just offshore.
Blue and sperm whales pass the coast between May and October.
Quieter and calmer than the south coast, with soft white sand.
A clifftop Hindu temple overlooking the bay at Fort Frederick.
Good To Know
May to September gives the calmest seas and best diving/snorkelling conditions.
It's far quieter than the south coast, even in peak season — one of its main appeals.
Yes, Nilaveli and Uppuveli beaches are a short drive away and often visited together.
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