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Pulmoddai
Black Sand Beach
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Black Sand Beach is located on the Bay of Bengal (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 170th place out of 235 beaches in the Sri Lanka region 257.9 km away from its center, the city of Colombo. It is one of the beaches of Kokkilai settlement, just 1.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long lasting coastline with blue water and black 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.
Black Sand Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. Daily boat rental service is located nearby.
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.
Key features
Beach overall scores
Black Sand Beach is located in Sri Lanka within Kokkilai, 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
"Experience the tranquility 👌
Immerse yourself in the serenity of the beach and let your worries drift away. The peaceful atmosphere will wash over you, leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Take a moment to appreciate the beauty of your surroundings and savor the stillness. This is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and find inner ..."
Ravi Kavindu
"To reach this stunning beach, we journeyed through Colombo, Anuradhapura, Kebitigollawa, and Welioya, with the other end leading towards Eramadu. The lagoon's corners do not connect, so we hopped on a boat to travel the roughly 100m water patch to explore both sides.
The natural environment of the beach was a sight to behold, with fishing, colorful sea shells, birds, sand..."
Jacob Ryan Hayes
User reviews
"Experience the tranquility 👌
Immerse yourself in the serenity of the beach and let your worries drift away. The peaceful atmosphere will wash over you, leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Take a moment to appreciate the beauty of your surroundings and savor the stillness. This is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and find inner ..."
Ravi Kavindu
"To reach this stunning beach, we journeyed through Colombo, Anuradhapura, Kebitigollawa, and Welioya, with the other end leading towards Eramadu. The lagoon's corners do not connect, so we hopped on a boat to travel the roughly 100m water patch to explore both sides.
The natural environment of the beach was a sight to behold, with fishing, colorful sea shells, birds, sand..."
Jacob Ryan Hayes
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Transport
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Localities
- Kokkilai• 1.6km
- Colombo• 257.9km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Black Sand Beach?
The coastline of Black Sand Beach is covered with unusual black sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Black Sand Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Black Sand 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 Black Sand Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.
The waves in the Black Sand Beach are usually strong.
There are some boats in the bay.
Is the Black Sand 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 Black Sand 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 Black Sand Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Black Sand Beach.
How far is the Black Sand Beach from parking?
The Black Sand 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.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Black Sand 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.Black Sand 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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