Located around 35km north of Batticaloa is Kalkudah, the Tamil word for rock-bay. One of the finest beaches in the island, Kalkudah Bay is carved out of Sri Lanka’s eastern shoreline. This beach is tucked away behind a stretch of coconut trees and mangroves sans the hustle and bustle of daily life. Even the north-east monsoon cannot influence its tranquil state as a headland of boulders shelters it from the storm. Calm seas and a quiet beach front make it the perfect spot at which to swim, snorkel or sunbathe. The fishermen provide visitors with a glimpse of life on the east coast and the opportunity to taste the best in seafood that the East Coast has to offer. In search of more than your double dose of serene seas and tropical heat? Go to Kalkudah which offers the sun, sea and sand to all its visitors and residents alike.

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If Kalkudah is renowned for its quiet seas its next door neighbour Passikudah is famed for its beach as well as its fabulous resorts. Passikudah consists of a crescent shaped bay of white sand which is surrounded by shallow, calm and clear aquamarine blue water. Its offshore reef helps to shelter this sandy beach making it the perfect place for water sports such as windsurfing and water-skiing. Boat rides, fishing and snorkeling are some of the other activities on offer. Passikudah also consists of some fabulous hotels and resorts which are idyllic places for rest and recreation. As Passikudah is located within an easy distance of the main Eastern coastal towns of Batticaloa and Trincomalee this makes trips to Lovers Leap, the Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick or other cultural and historical sites a favourite option for a day out.

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