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Sampur Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Sampur Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sampur Beach.There are 1 restaurants nearby.Vikki Fish Sale is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.

Senior friendly

7.6

/ 10 Very good

#94 out of 235
in Sampur

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About

Sampur Beach is located on the Bay of Bengal (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 94th place out of 235 beaches in the Sri Lanka region 233.1 km away from its center, the city of Colombo. It is one of the beaches of Sampur 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 sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, seniors etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

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

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.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Foul Point, which has a rating of 7.9.

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Historical

+34 ^oC +26 ^oC

Air temperature

6.4 M/S

Wind

+31 ^oC

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

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Water

Good

7.4/10

Cover

Tolerable

4.9/10

Cleanliness

Pleasant

6/10

Amenities

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3.2/10

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Sampur Beach is located in Sri Lanka within Sampur, 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

"I had the pleasure of witnessing a breathtaking sunset on the shores of a karsthive island near Sampur and Mutur. The experience was nothing short of extraordinary, leaving me with a lasting impression. I relished every moment of my time there and thoroughly enjoyed the experience."

Zaid Farhan

"The pristine ivory sands and crystal-clear turquoise waters of this beach are a sight to behold. However, it is advisable to seek advice from the locals before taking a dip in the ocean."

Sarika Patel

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Photo of Sampur Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Sampur Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Sampur Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Zaid Farhan

"The pristine ivory sands and crystal-clear turquoise waters of this beach are a sight to behold. However, it is advisable to seek advice from the locals before taking a dip in the ocean."

Sarika Patel

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Beach with basic 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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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

Sampur, Sri Lanka

Foul Point

7.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Sampur 3.9 km

Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

Elephant point beach

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted

Trincomalee 4.5 km

Kinniya, Sri Lanka

Marble Beach

8.5

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Kinniya 2.4 km

Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

Coral Cove Beach

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted

Trincomalee 2.5 km

Kinniya, Sri Lanka

Sweat Bay

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand

Kinniya 2.6 km

Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

Sandy Cove Beach

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom

Trincomalee 1.9 km

Kinniya, Sri Lanka

Karumalaiyootru Beach

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Kinniya 3.2 km

Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

Public Beach Trincomalee

8.4

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Trincomalee 0.8 km

Alles Garden, Sri Lanka

Uppuveli Beach

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Alles Garden 0.7 km

Sanamvali, Sri Lanka

Lanka Patuna Beach

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Sanamvali 1.5 km

Alles Garden, Sri Lanka

Theepan garden Beach

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Alles Garden 2.8 km

Nilaveli, Sri Lanka

Nilaveli Beach

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Nilaveli 2.1 km

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Vikki Fish Sale• 9 min walk

Attractions

Smooth Island• 26 min walk
Beacon rock• 2.5km
Northesk rock• 2.9km
Photo Point• 3.1km

Transport

KDY• 6.9km
Mutur Bus Station• 4.6km
Trincomalee Railway...• 12.7km

Localities

Sampur• 560m
Colombo• 233.1km

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Sampur 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 Sampur Beach?

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

Is the Sampur Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.

Sampur Beach is fully protected from waves.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Sampur 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 gentle.

Is the Sampur 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 Sampur Beach?

Sampur Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Senior people

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sampur Beach.

There are 1 restaurants nearby.Vikki Fish Sale is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.

How far is the Sampur Beach from parking?

The Sampur 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 Sampur Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Sampur Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Smooth Island located in 2 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Sampur Beach is June. Its average value reaches 34°C. The warmest sea is in May, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 28°C and water 28°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Sampur 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.