Nilaveli is one of the more pristine beaches, a stretch of white sand and azure waters and the beach is still mostly deserted. Nilaveli Beach, unlike prominent west and south coast beaches, lacks bars, restaurants, taverns, and sellers. The beach is great for those looking for a tranquil and relaxed beach holiday. This is a beautiful spot to see the dawn.
Nilaveli coast with great biodiversity is an ideal spot for surfing, diving, and snorkeling. One of the three marine national parks, Pigeons Island National Park, is situated 1 Km off Nilaveli Beach.
Additional information
Accommodation
Accommodation (within 10km)
- Star Classified hotels- Yes
- International Chain Hotels- No
- Boutique Hotels- No
- Resorts- No
- Ayurvedic Hotels- No
- Inns/Guest Houses- Yes
- Hostels- No
- Homestays- Yes
- Eco Hotels- Yes
* You might still find preferred accommodation in nearby cities.
Distance
Distance from (estimate)
- CMB Airport- 250km (travel time: 5hrs 20min)
- Colombo City- 282km (travel time: 5hrs 15min)
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress- 113km (travel time: 2hrs 20min)
- Anuradhapura Ancient City- 117km (travel time: 2hrs 20min)
- Polonnaruwa Ancient City- 120km (travel time: 2hrs 30min)
- Kandy City- 195km (travel time: 4hrs)
- Galle Dutch Fort- 378km (travel time: 6hrs 20min)
* The time and distance are only given to give you an idea. There are stopovers between the two locations. The cities listed above are some of the most popular tourist attractions in Sri Lanka.
Best Time
Season
- May to October