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Moorkkam Beach
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Moorkkam Beach is located on the Bay of Bengal (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 189th place out of 235 beaches in the Sri Lanka region 321.5 km away from its center, the city of Colombo. It is one of the beaches of Nellandai settlement, just 0.5 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, seniors etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Moorkkam 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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Moorkkam Beach is located in Sri Lanka within Nellandai, 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
"This beach in Sri Lanka is among the rare few that boasts of pristine, unspoiled beauty. The breathtaking sight of the sunrise and moonrise from this beach is an experience that is truly unparalleled. A visit to this beach is an absolute must for anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the natural splendor of Sri Lanka."
Sarath Jayasinghe
"This is a great destination to spend time with loved ones, and the golden sand only adds to the allure."
Soorinix 1996
User reviews
"This beach in Sri Lanka is among the rare few that boasts of pristine, unspoiled beauty. The breathtaking sight of the sunrise and moonrise from this beach is an experience that is truly unparalleled. A visit to this beach is an absolute must for anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the natural splendor of Sri Lanka."
Sarath Jayasinghe
"This is a great destination to spend time with loved ones, and the golden sand only adds to the allure."
Soorinix 1996
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- துன்னாலை வல்லிபுர ஆழ...• 3.4km
- Katcovalam Amuthasur...• 3.4km
Attractions
- Northern Most Post B...• 13 min walk
- Point Pedro Light Ho...• 14 min walk
- தெருமூடி மடம் (Theru...• 25 min walk
- Point Pedro Jetty• 2.4km
Transport
- JAF• 20.4km
- Point Pedro• 27 min walk
- Kodikamam• 15.6km
Localities
- Nellandai• 550m
- Colombo• 321.5km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Moorkkam Beach?
The coastline of Moorkkam 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 Moorkkam Beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Moorkkam Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Moorkkam Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.
Moorkkam Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
So the overall recommendation of the Moorkkam Beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Moorkkam 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 and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Moorkkam 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.
What are the key audiences of Moorkkam Beach?
Moorkkam Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Moorkkam Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Moorkkam Beach.
There are 2 restaurants nearby.துன்னாலை வல்லிபுர ஆழ்வார் அன்னதான மண்டபம் is the closest place located 3500 meters from the beach.
How far is the Moorkkam Beach from parking?
The Moorkkam 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 Moorkkam Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Moorkkam Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Northern Most Post Box of Sri Lanka, இலங்கையின் வடமுனை located in 1 km. See the attractions section for details.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Moorkkam 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.
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