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Is famed for its natural harbor. It is ranked as the world’s 5th largest natural harbors. During the Second World War the harbor became the base for the combined East Asian fleet of the allied powers. It is the ideal beach resort. All water sports are available here including fishing and sea angling. Whales watching is a specialty. Located at the mouth of Sri Lanka’s largest river “Mahaweli” river. Trinco’s most famous landmark is “Fort Fedrick”, a century and a half of British fortification can be found here. The cliff known as Swami Rock on the tip of Fort Fedrick’s promontory is associated with a tragic romantic tale women around a Dutch median who is believed to have jumped to her death from this spot seeing her fickle lower sailing away. The “Thirukoneswaram Kovil” which stands on the top most pinnacle of the “Swamy Rock” is a highly venerated Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. About 11 km from west of Trinco are the Kanniyai Hot-Springs, sacred to Hindus who believe them to be a creation of God "Vishnu".
Gall Face, the mile long promenade which borders the Fort on the South, is the largest open air stretch in the city affording a beautiful view of the sunset. Around it care the main city hotels, from the "Galle Face" hotel which was established in 1864, the "Galadari" hotel and the "Taj Samudra". Nearby are the "Hilton", the "Cinnamon Grand" and "Ramada". The Galle Face is located between Colombo Fort Light house and Gall Face hotel. It is long beach with walking track and ground. Extra beauty is added by "Palmyrah" trees and "Coconut" trees in parallel to Gall road. The Gall Face ground is located between Gall road and beach. People are enjoying with their family members and friends in the Galle Face area in day and night. In the evening you can see beautiful view of the sunset. At night time also you can see Gall Face area very beautifully. You can see broad area in the Gall Face with colorful hotels and structures. You can enjoy 24 hours in this area with foods drinks and others. Old parliament and old Colombo courts located near the Gall Face. In addition you can see Colombo Light house, old artilleries fixed on the "Chethiya road" and Fort "Chaithyaya"(Stupa). Several ships are anchored in sea near the Gall Face. You can see Colombo expansion port now in the Galle Face.
Among the coastal side tourist attractions in Sri Lanka "Hikkaduwa" beach has a special place for its exquisite white sands and uniquely beautiful corals that has lured many visitors and tourists to take a glimpse at the marvels that can be seen in full abundance. Magnificent corals and tropical fishes are the top priorities in this highly popular beach location and being the only marine life sanctuary in Sri Lanka. It is also a fine and rich place to explore the bio diversity and marine life of this beautiful tropical island. White sans glistening under the warm sun shine sure has made the place have a captivating effect on tourists and visitors. Hikkaduwa is a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka is located 100 km south of the Colombo. It is located in the Southern Province, about 17 km north west of Galle. Hikkaduwa has long been the most popular diving and surfing area in Sri Lanka. Surfing is the dominant water activity. In the center of Hikkaduwa, a lagoon also creates a beautiful and safe snorkeling area. There are plenty of good surfing points and although most of them are reef breaks, none of them is risky since they all have a flat deep bottom. The wave size ranges up to 3 meters during the season. Big groupers, barracudas, moray eels, dog tooth tunas, manta rays, lobsters & turtles are often to be seen just off the coast at Hikkaduwa. The area is well known for its coral sanctuary and the proximity of wonderful scuba diving sites to explore. The diving at Hikkaduwa is diverse and there is an abundance of marine life and dive sites to suit all levels of experience.
Close by, has a fine bay with clear waters, which opens to the north. An offshore reef shelters a sandy beach and keeps the water, calm and clear. This place is a windsurfers and water skiers delight. Fast developing in to a fine beach resort. A place with golden sand ,blue water and sunshine from heaven, Its Pasikuda. Pasikuda is a beach which located in Eastern province of Sri Lanka. It is bit strange because it is one of the safest beaches in the East coast. Due to lack of crowd the beach is very clean and pure, not like other crowded beaches. Pasikuda is a ideal place to have a cool and calm holiday. There are not any one to disturb you and any thing don't make your calmness jam. Pasikuda beach, recognized as one of safest beaches in Sri Lanka is very famous among the travelers who travel around the Sri Lankan tourism areas. Throughout the year the beach is fully crowded with travelers from all around the world. The sea is visualized with crystal clear water. Foreign travelers never miss this beach as it is known as an ideal destination for a sea bath. During the seasons, many water surfing sports men and women come to frolic with the waves in Pasikuda Beach. Even Sri Lankan players are trying to compete with them. Especially Pasikuda beach is appropriate for the beginners in water surfing. Surfing the waves, pulling off cool techniques, jumping high off the wave and spinning in the air are attractive.
