Manalkadu Sand Dunes
மணற்காடு
White sand dunes on the northeastern coast of Jaffna, along with the ruins of the old St Anthony's Church, half buried by drifting sand, with only its gable and bell tower left.
Manalkadu means “forest of sand.” Coastal dunes stretch along the shore, and among the casuarina windbreak trees you can see the old St Anthony's Church, partly buried by sand with only its gables and bell tower remaining. It is very photogenic. The site is about 15 km from Point Pedro, and the roads are fair, so tuk-tuks or hired cars are the best way to get there. There is no shade on the sand, so bring water and sun protection. A newer church and fishing village are nearby.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Vallipuram Alvar Vishnu Temple
- Point Pedro
- Selvasannidhi Murugan Temple
- Nilavarai Well
- Sangupiddy Bridge
- Kankesanthurai Beach
- Maviddapuram Kandaswamy Temple
- Mantri Manai & Yamuna Eri