Akkarai Beach

Good for Relax

6.9

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in Kerudavil

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Akkarai Beach is in the 1th place out of 1 beaches in the Sri Lanka region 320.1 km away from its center, the city of Colombo. It is one of the beaches of Kerudavil settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a with crystal turquoise water and light sand & pebble cover, so it is recommended to wear 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.

Akkarai Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, toilets. .

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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Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Poor

3/10

Cleanliness

Good

6.5/10

Amenities

Frustrating

3.9/10

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Akkarai Beach is located in Sri Lanka within Kerudavil, 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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Nice place to visit! The number of attractions nearby is higher than the average for the region

Attractions Transport Localities

Attractions

Thondaimanaru Lagoon• 8 min walk
Northern Provincial...• 12 min walk
Limestone Caves|சுண்...• 18 min walk
uthayasooriyan park• 3.9km

Transport

JAF• 7.5km
Thiccam Junction Bus...• 7.8km
Kankasanturai• 9.2km

Localities

Kerudavil• 950m
Colombo• 320.1km

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

Akkarai Beach has a light sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun.

What are the key activities at Akkarai Beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Akkarai Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Akkarai Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

Akkarai 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 Akkarai Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Akkarai Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Akkarai 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 Akkarai Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Akkarai Beach.

How far is the Akkarai Beach from parking?

The Akkarai 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 Akkarai Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Akkarai Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Thondaimanaru Lagoon located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Akkarai Beach is December. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in December, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 0°C and water 0°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Akkarai Beach (Sri Lanka) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.