The coastal belt of the south of the island is extremely popular and sought after during the period October to April when the monsoon moves north east and the sea calms down. There are several attractive locations for beach resorts Sri Lanka in the south coast, namely Beruwela, Bentota, Hikkaduwa and Unawatuna. These locations boast of several beach resorts.

The south west coast probably has the most beautiful beach resorts Sri Lanka amidst sandy beaches and mangrove line lagoons. Tourists could opt to take a trip to this area following the railway route which runs parallel to the road, and select from among the numerous beach resorts Sri Lanka studding the coastal belt.

So, if you are looking for beach resorts Sri Lanka where you could relax and simply enjoy the beach, the south coast beach resorts Sri Lanka is your ideal location. The south coast of Sri Lanka contains plenty of sleepy beach towns.

The beach at Tangalle is breathtakingly beautiful and uncrowded. Surfing can be carried out when the sea is calm. The small town of Mirissa has a picturesque palm-lined cove and calmer waves. Around the town of Weligama which is located west of Mirissa one can observe stilt fisherman casting their lines just offshore. Perched on their poles, reeling in small fish, these fishermen have become popular subjects for photographers and artists from all over. Those who travel further west to Koggala can experience folk art at the Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum which has a display of folk art, including masks, wooden board games and oil lamps.

Some of the most wide and sandy beaches of Sri Lanka are found in Bentota, a location for many a thriving tourist resorts, together with private boutique hotels. The south coast also boasts of lagoons which are considered safe for swimming and bathing all year through. Nonetheless the popularity of the south coast tends to drop during the period April – October with the beaches narrowing off owing to rain. This fact does not, however, deter visitors from patronizing the location since the south coast has the best snorkeling reefs in Hikkaduwa and Unawatuna.

The Bentota Resort complex is a romantic combination of river and sea with several hotels, a railway station, a post office, a shopping arcade, a cafeteria and an open - air theatre showing folk and mask dancing with clusters of palms overlooking its beautiful surroundings.

Bentota, together with Aluthgama has become synonymous with the finest beach resorts Sri Lanka. People who visit Bentota beach resorts Sri Lanka can observe the strong German influence. The towns of Bentota with the lively fish markets are divided by the Bentota River.

The broad and gently shelving beaches of Bentota have calm and warm waters on two fronts: the sea and the river. Thus those visiting the Bentota beach resorts Sri Lanka have the option of engaging in swimming, deep sea finishing and diving in the sea or going into the river where you could attempt water skiing, wind surfing or go boating through the mangroves. Water sports are allowed at the salt water mouth of the river.

Apart from the 4/5 star properties, the south coast beach resorts Sri Lanka also offer many beach side boutique hotels and villas. Properties such as the Taru Villa, Club Villa are built by renowned architects and promise delight to those opting to stay there. From these properties guests are able to watch the sunsets with cocktails at the riverside guesthouses and absorb the Sri Lankan spirit, while enjoying the local seafood. Places such as the Colonial villa of Nisala Arana allow its guests to immerse themselves in the friendly village community.

The south coast beaches are home to giant sea turtles and when you visit the hatchery at Kosgoda you are able to observe the pre-prepared protected beds of sand for their eggs which are laid annually. Large tanks have been put in place in order to enable visitors to view the young before they are returned to the sea.

The South West is also well known for its Ayurvedic centres. Ayurveda is the East’s answer to healing through herbal medicine. This form of therapy and medication is being increasingly practiced in Sri Lanka and is considered a perfect way to destress, detox and rejuvenate the body. In order to experience the true effects of Ayurveda, guests are advised to spend at least two weeks in retreats such as the Ayurveda Walaruwa, or Paradise Island.

As you proceed further south along the south west coastal beach resorts Sri Lanka, you have the opportunity of observing some of the best of Sri Lankan Handicrafts and artistic skills- basket weavers, papier mache workshops, batik paintings, antique colonial furniture and the famous mask carvers and devil dancers.

Saman Villas, one of the first Sri Lanka boutique hotels built in 1995 has an idyllic setting overlooking the west coast beach near Bentota. The 27 suites, decoratively and practically furnished make this hotel a popular beach resort in Sri Lanka for the lovers of the sun and sea.

Beruwala is located within one hour's drive from the city of Colombo and marks the beginning of the South Coast Beach resorts. Beruwela is regarded as the the first Muslim settlement in the Island established by the Arab traders as far back as the 8th century and has a famous Muslim mosque at the beachhead. The ‘Tropical Villas’ resort located in Beruwela and has an attractive beach just a walking distance away. Guests of this resort have the option of surfing in the flowing rivers wind on to the sea or retire to the seclusion of their private villa.

40 minutes’ distance from Bentota lays Hikkaduwa, the most commercial of Sri Lanka’s coastal resorts. The Hikkaduwa beach resorts Sri Lanka are crowded with nightclubs, tourist stalls, water sports centers, and tourist shops and thus patronized by young tourists and local youth alike.

Hikkaduwa had been the first area to be developed for Tourism, and the Hikkaduwa beach resorts Sri Lanka are to date some of the most popular of the beach resorts Sri Lanka. The Hikkaduwa beaches are famous for its coral and sub tropical fish. The reef, which runs parallel to the shore and is only a few meters below the water are easily investigated with snorkel and flippers or in glass-bottomed boats. Diving enthusiasts would be pleased to learn of the existence of several wrecks in the area. Scuba equipment and the services of licensed instructors are on hire from PADI centres. Hikkaduwa generally has a community of international surfers and the seas are popular fro board surfing as well as body surfing.

Located 99 km from Colombo, Hikkaduwa provides the ideal place for underwater delights with a marine sanctuary abundant with rare corals and tropical fish. Those visiting the resorts in the area can experience and explore the underwater world of colourful corals and beautiful shoals of fish by snorkeling or taking a ride in a glass bottom boat.

Hikkaduwa beach resorts Sri Lanka are popular for their beautiful beaches, calm waves and a wide range of hotels and restaurants. Divers and snorkelers are attracted to the location owing to the reefs located just offshore. Owing to being extremely popular among tourists, Hikkaduwa beach resorts Sri Lanka could feel overcrowded to some extent at certain times of the year.

For those who might be looking for calmer surroundings the small town of Ambalangoda, which is a short drive north of Hikkaduwa might be the ideal spot. Although Ambalangoda cannot boast of large beaches, it is nonetheless an excellent place to shop for traditional crafts. The town is principally known for its masks and also has good batik-makers and a dance school as well.

Unawatuna is located 4 km south of Galle and 120 km from Colombo. This beautiful stretch of beach is perfectly safe for bathing and is patronized by many visiting tourists to the country. Although Unawatuna and its surrounding beaches are extremely narrow, they are popular among tourists since they prove to be excellent snorkeling reefs. Those who visit this particular area in search of beach resorts Sri Lanka would also come across a number of secluded and quiet bays along the South Coast.