Trincomalee · Eastern Province
Trincomalee
Deep natural harbour and quiet white beaches.
Trincomalee sits on one of the world's finest natural harbours. Its beaches are calmest from around May to September, when the south-west is rainy.
Above the sea, Koneswaram Temple clings to Swami Rock, while just offshore Pigeon Island's reefs are home to colourful fish and blacktip reef sharks.
Don't miss in Trincomalee
- Koneswaram Temple on Swami Rock
- Snorkelling at Pigeon Island
- Nilaveli and Marble Beach
- Whale watching (around March–August)
Places & Sites to Visit in Trincomalee
Koneswaram Temple
A Hindu temple on Swami Rock, high above the sea in Trincomalee.
Marble Beach
A calm, clear-water bay near Trincomalee.
Kanniya Hot Wells
Nearby excursion · about 8 km from Trincomalee
Seven small hot-water springs near Trincomalee.
Nilaveli
Nearby excursion · about 15 km north of Trincomalee
Long, quiet stretches of pale sand and calm turquoise sea in the east-coast season.
Pigeon Island
Nearby excursion · boat from Nilaveli
A tiny marine park of coral and rock pools; reef fish and blacktip reef sharks are often spotted.
Fort Frederick
A Portuguese-built, Dutch-rebuilt fort leading to Swami Rock.
Trincomalee War Cemetery
A carefully kept Commonwealth war cemetery.
Velgam Vehera
Nearby excursion · about 12 km from Trincomalee
An ancient Buddhist temple used by both Tamil and Sinhala worshippers.
Activities & Experiences in Trincomalee
Trincomalee Dolphin & Whale Watching
Boat trips in season looking for dolphins and whales (sightings not guaranteed).
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