Beaches in Sri Lanka map & data
There are 399 beaches mapped in Sri Lanka, spread over 6 regions. The most are in Southern Province (161), Eastern Province (111) and North Western Province (53) - Southern Province alone holds 40% of them. 30% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Unawatuna, Pottuvil Fishing Point and Casuarina Beach.
Beaches by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Province | 161 | 40% |
| Eastern Province | 111 | 28% |
| North Western Province | 53 | 13% |
| Western Province | 48 | 12% |
| Northern Province | 24 | 6.0% |
| Central Province | 2 | 0.5% |
Notable beaches in Sri Lanka
- UnawatunaSouthern Province · beach
- Pottuvil Fishing PointEastern Province · beach
- Casuarina BeachNorthern Province · beach
- BentotaSouthern Province · beach
- Uppuveli BeachEastern Province · beach
- Moorkkam beachNorthern Province · beach
- Dikwella BeachSouthern Province · beach
- Andarakala North BeachEastern Province · beach
- Thumpalai East BeachNorthern Province · beach
- Kiralawalla BeachSouthern Province · beach
- Andarakala South BeachEastern Province · beach
- Arayampathy BeachEastern Province · beach
- Arisimale BeachEastern Province · beach
- Arugam BayEastern Province · beach
- Bagura BeachEastern Province · beach
- Beach north of OkandaEastern Province · beach
- Girikula BeachEastern Province · beach
- Helawa North BeachEastern Province · beach
- Helawa South BeachEastern Province · beach
- Hithaya Puram BeachEastern Province · beach
- Hithaya Puram Childern Park BeachEastern Province · beach
- Itikala BeachEastern Province · beach
- Kaluwankerny BeachEastern Province · beach
- Karumalaiyoothu BeachEastern Province · beach
- Kattankudy BeachEastern Province · beach
- Kirigal Ebey North BeachEastern Province · beach
- Kirigal Ebey South BeachEastern Province · beach
- Kumana BeachEastern Province · beach
- Kunukala North BeachEastern Province · beach
- Kunukala South BeachEastern Province · beach
- Marble BeachEastern Province · beach
- Nilaveli BeachEastern Province · beach
- Okanda North BeachEastern Province · beach
- Okanda South BeachEastern Province · beach
- Panama BeachEastern Province · beach
- Pasarichenai BeachEastern Province · beach
- Pasikudah BeachEastern Province · beach
- Peanut Farm BeachEastern Province · beach
- Pigeon Island BeachEastern Province · beach
- Pottuvil Point BeachEastern Province · beach
What's in this layer
Every beach in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Beaches and sandy shores.
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Frequently asked questions
How many beaches are there in Sri Lanka?
This layer holds 399 beaches in Sri Lanka, the most of them in Southern Province. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of beaches in Sri Lanka?
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What information comes with each beach?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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