Arugam Bay

Pasarichenai Beach

Good for Relax

6.8

/ 10 Good

#189 out of 235
in Arugam Bay

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Pasarichenai 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 219.6 km away from its center, the city of Colombo. It is one of the beaches of Arugam Bay settlement, just 0.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and pure bright fine 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Pasarichenai 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 at some distance, within 300 meters.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Arugam Bay Beach, which has a rating of 7.8.

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Historical

+35 ^oC +26 ^oC

Air temperature

4.7 M/S

Wind

+31 ^oC

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Arugam Bay, ,

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Water

Excellent

8.5/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Pleasant

6/10

Amenities

Bad

0.5/10

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Pasarichenai Beach is located in Sri Lanka within Arugam Bay, 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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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
size&shape
- Length - very long, more than 1 km
- Width - sufficient

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Cover and water

cover
- Bright fine sand
- Sea bottom - Fine sand
swimming details
- Depth increase - moderate
water
- Normal water, medium transparency
- Turqoise blue

Audience

- Relaxation connoisseurs

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Arugam Bay Beach

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand

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7.5

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand

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Whiskey Beach

7.8

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

Pottuvil 3.7 km

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Sangaman Kandy Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water

Komari 5 km

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Shady Lane Arugam Ba...• 7 min walk
Emily's Arugambay• 9 min walk
Karma Gardens ️CLOSE...• 9 min walk
Mambos Arugambay• 10 min walk

Attractions

Black Beach Arugemba...• 8 min walk
Arugam Bay Beach• 11 min walk
ULLA STATE FOREST• 13 min walk
Arugambe• 17 min walk

Transport

GOY• 60.4km
Potuvil Police Stati...• 5km
Batticaloa Railway S...• 99.7km

Localities

Arugam Bay• 880m
Colombo• 219.6km

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

The Pasarichenai Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Pasarichenai Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Pasarichenai 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 Pasarichenai Beach good for swimming?

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

Pasarichenai Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Pasarichenai 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Pasarichenai 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 Pasarichenai Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Pasarichenai Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Shady Lane Arugam Bay is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

How far is the Pasarichenai Beach from parking?

The Pasarichenai Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Pasarichenai Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Pasarichenai Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Black Beach Arugembay located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Pasarichenai 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?

Pasarichenai 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.Pasarichenai 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.