Eastern Province · SRI LANKA

Nilaveli Beach

A broad, sandy beach north of Trincomalee on Sri Lanka’s east coast.

Sandy shoreline at Nilaveli Beach
Photo: Dulakshi · CC BY-SA 4.0

A PLACE TO DISCOVER

What makes it
special.

Nilaveli is a beach destination near Trincomalee and the usual mainland departure area for boat trips to Pigeon Island. It offers a different coastal route from the more visited south.

Things to look out for

  • Long sandy shoreline
  • Trincomalee nearby
  • Boat access to Pigeon Island, subject to conditions