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Kovalam Beach
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About
Kovalam Beach is located on the Palk Strait (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 218th place out of 235 beaches in the Sri Lanka region 310.2 km away from its center, the city of Colombo. It is one of the beaches of Thankodai settlement, just 0.6 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.
Kovalam 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.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Casuarina Beach, which has a rating of 7.3.
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Kovalam Beach is located in Sri Lanka within Thankodai, 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.
User reviews
"If you're looking for a peaceful and secluded beach, this is the one for you. It's not the ideal spot for swimming due to the shallow waters, but if you continue walking past the navy camp, you'll find deeper waters to take a dip in. It's an excellent spot to catch a beautiful sunset."
Ravindra Fernando
"When visiting Casuarina Beach, you'll be delighted to find golden sand that stretches for miles. The beach offers a serene and peaceful environment, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the beautiful scenery. Whether you're looking to take a dip in the crystal-clear waters or simply bask in the sun, this beach is the ideal spot for a day out with family and friends."
Giles Hardwick
User reviews
"If you're looking for a peaceful and secluded beach, this is the one for you. It's not the ideal spot for swimming due to the shallow waters, but if you continue walking past the navy camp, you'll find deeper waters to take a dip in. It's an excellent spot to catch a beautiful sunset."
Ravindra Fernando
"When visiting Casuarina Beach, you'll be delighted to find golden sand that stretches for miles. The beach offers a serene and peaceful environment, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the beautiful scenery. Whether you're looking to take a dip in the crystal-clear waters or simply bask in the sun, this beach is the ideal spot for a day out with family and friends."
Giles Hardwick
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Kovalam Cafe• 3 min walk
- sippi home• 2.9km
- Adaikkan Tea Stal• 2.9km
- Fort Hammenhiel Reso...• 3.4km
Attractions
- Karai miyawaki (காரை...• 7 min walk
- Mangrove Forestation• 4.6km
- Kayts Island Fort |...• 4.7km
Transport
- JAF• 24km
- Chunnakam Bus Statio...• 18.7km
- Kondavil• 18.9km
Localities
- Thankodai• 670m
- Colombo• 310.2km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Kovalam Beach?
The coastline of Kovalam 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 Kovalam Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Kovalam 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 Kovalam Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.
Kovalam Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are some boats in the bay.
Is the Kovalam 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 Kovalam 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 Kovalam Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Kovalam Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Kovalam Cafe is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
How far is the Kovalam Beach from parking?
The Kovalam 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.
Are there any attractions nearby Kovalam Beach?
There are 3 attractions near Kovalam Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Karai miyawaki (காரை மியாவாக்கி) located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Kovalam 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.Kovalam 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.
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