Narakkali

Melheim Beach

Good for Relax

6.4

/ 10 Pleasant

#218 out of 235
in Norochcholai

About

Melheim Beach is located on the Laccadive Sea (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 218th place out of 235 beaches in the Sri Lanka region 118.6 km away from its center, the city of Colombo. It is one of the beaches of Norochcholai settlement, just 1.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Melheim Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

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Historical

+34 ^oC +24 ^oC

Air temperature

4 M/S

Wind

+30 ^oC

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

Norochcholai, ,

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Tolerable

4.9/10

Cleanliness

Good

6.5/10

Amenities

Bad

1/10

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Melheim Beach is located in Sri Lanka within Norochcholai, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

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"The beach was incredibly tranquil and absolutely delightful. The food was outstanding, and the rooms were spacious. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend visiting this place."

PRIMA GISELLE

"The beach offers a fantastic ambiance along with excellent food and warm hospitality. It's truly a delightful destination."

Aria Reynolds

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User reviews

"The beach was incredibly tranquil and absolutely delightful. The food was outstanding, and the rooms were spacious. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend visiting this place."

PRIMA GISELLE

"The beach offers a fantastic ambiance along with excellent food and warm hospitality. It's truly a delightful destination."

Aria Reynolds

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
size&shape
- Length - very long, more than 1 km
- Width - sufficient
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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Cover and water

cover
- Bright sand
- Sea bottom - Sand
swimming details
water
- Turqoise blue
- Crystall water, high transparency

Audience

- Relaxation connoisseurs

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Beach surroundings

Transport Localities

Transport

ADP• 84.3km
Main Bus Station Put...• 12.4km
Palawi• 12.3km

Localities

Norochcholai• 1.9km
Colombo• 118.6km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Melheim Beach?

The coastline of Melheim Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Melheim Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Melheim Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Melheim Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.

Melheim Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Melheim Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Melheim Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Melheim Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Melheim Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Melheim Beach.

How far is the Melheim Beach from parking?

The Melheim Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Melheim Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Melheim Beach is March. Its average value reaches 34°C. The warmest sea is in April, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 29°C and water 28°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Melheim Beach (Sri Lanka) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Melheim Beach (Sri Lanka) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.