Famous for its beach resorts Sri Lanka is an island which lies in the Indian Ocean and separated from the Indian subcontinent by the gulf of Mannar and the Palk strait. The island consists of coastal plains and rising mountains towards the interior, south-central area. Sri Lanka obtains its fresh water supply from the Mahaweli river, which runs across the country, and other major rivers.

The numerous beaches of Sri Lanka are found in the three coastal areas-north, west and east. In the west coast, the main beaches are - Negombo, Mount Lavinia, Beruwela, Bentota, Ambalangoda, Hikkaduwa, Galle and Weligama. Jaffna is located along the north coast. In the east coast, the more popular beaches are located in Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Kalkudah, Nilaveli, and Arugam Bay.

Sri Lanka is blessed with a tropical climate and considerable moisture, the warm climate is moderated by ocean winds. The temperature of Sri Lanka ranges from 28° to 30 °C (82–86 °F).

Being encircled as it is, by over one thousand kilometers of palm fringed sandy beaches, Sri Lanka is never out of season for a beach holiday. The beach resorts Sri Lanka are in abundance ranging from those in the West Coast, South Coast to the more popular East Coast resorts. Tourists from all over the world visit the country to experience the warm waters and relax on the beaches while staying at the beach resorts Sri Lanka.

The beach resorts Sri Lanka are spread out among the following main coastal areas: