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“Arisi Malai” – beach with unique sand – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon is an island country in South Asia situated in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal and southeast of the Arabian Sea separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar as well as the Palk Strait. Sri Lanka is rapidly gaining global recognition as one of the most beautiful beach destinations in the world. The island nation offers diverse landscapes from spectacular mountains, rolling carpets of tea, cascading waterfalls, rainforests to endless kilometers of white sandy beaches. *Trincomalee, popularly referred to as “Trinco” by many Sri Lankans, is home to an uninterrupted stretch of spectacular coastline with crystal clear white sandy beaches and clear blue waters that stretch for almost 30 kilometers. Trincomalee is home to some of the most breathtaking beaches in Sri Lanka including Nilaveli Beach, Uppuveli, ...

Oct 6, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged , , , , , , , , ,
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Round Island Lighthouse – beacon to daring seafarers – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Located on top of a small rocky island in Round Island *Trincomalee in the outer harbor of *Trincomalee bay, Round Island Lighthouse also known as Trincomalee Lighthouse or Kevuliya Lighthouse is a round cylindrical masonry tower, 21meters high with a lantern and gallery. Entire lighthouse is painted in white color. The Lighthouse is accessible only by boat. Yet, the island and lighthouse are closed to the public. But visitors can see the lighthouse at a distance from *Marble Beach. The lighthouse is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. In 2016, Round Island Lighthouse was renovated and the tower was repainted. The light in Round Island Lighthouse is fixed and can be seen for 16 kilometers (10 miles). The lighthouse on the Island was constructed in 1863 and has a focal plane 21 meters (61 feet) ...

Jul 14, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged , , , , , , , ,
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Marble Beach – a pristine beach in a sheltered bay – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Situated approximately 17 kilometers from *Trincomalee, Marble Beach also known as “Marble Bay” is a spectacular pristine beach with crystal blue shallow waters and minimal waves and considered as an excellent bathing spot monitored by Sri Lanka Air Force. There is a resort with beach front accommodation and a restaurant operated by the Air Force located at the north end of the cove of Marble Beach. Considered as one of the best beaches in Sri Lanka, unlike many other beaches in Trincomalee, Marble Beach is located in a sheltered bay and has excellent swimming and snorkeling opportunities… With serenity at its utmost, the stretch of sand alongside the light blue ocean seems to go on endlessly as far as the eye can see… The allure of the Beach is its untouched, pristine splendor… Besides the magnificent ...

Jun 22, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged , , , , ,
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