Nilaveli Beach—northern splendour
Priti ZarariaPriti Zararia/Guest Contributor/BEACHES, SRI LANKA/ Updated : Jun 30, 2016, 16:20 IST
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Located 20 km north of Trincomalee, northern beach of Nilaveli was untouched by tourist till almost 2009. The civil war in the North kept the tourists away for very long time. And tsunami in 2004 further added to the damage. Thank … Read more
Located 20 km north of Trincomalee, northern beach of Nilaveli was untouched by tourist till almost 2009. The civil war in the North kept the tourists away for very long time. And tsunami in 2004 further added to the damage. Thankfully this is all in the distant past. Beautiful virgin sand and surf of Nilaveli are now attracting sun seekers from all over the world. Read less

Located 20 km north of Trincomalee, northern beach of Nilaveli was untouched by tourist till almost 2009. The civil war in the North kept the tourists away for very long time. And tsunami in 2004 further added to the damage. Thankfully this is all in the distant past. Beautiful virgin sand and surf of Nilaveli are now attracting sun seekers from all over the world. The sleepy town doesn’t have much to offer besides the best of shoreline. Expansive beaches of Nilaveli are a perfect getaway for those looking for solitude. The Pigeon Island nearby is known for breathtaking marine life. Put on your snorkelling and scuba gears and take a short boat ride to explore the glittering coral reef just off the coast. Visit the crystal azure water of Nilaveli before it get run over by tourists in search of exclusive spots!
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