Kallady Beach
கல்லடிக் கடற்கரை
A long sandy beach east of Batticaloa town, where locals gather to stroll and socialise in the evening, with fishing boats and sunrise views.
Kallady Beach lies east of Batticaloa Lagoon, about 1 km east of Kallady Bridge, and is the closest beach to the town. It has a wide, long stretch of sand. It was badly damaged in the 2004 tsunami but has recovered into a leisure spot for locals on weekends and evenings, with food stalls selling grilled corn and seafood. The waves are rather strong and it is not very suitable for swimming, so the focus is on walking, sunrise and fishing boats. It can be combined with Kallady Bridge and the fort on the same day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kallady Bridge
- Batticaloa Fort
- St. Mary's Cathedral, Batticaloa
- Batticaloa Lighthouse
- Batticaloa Lagoon
- Kalkudah Beach
- Pasikudah Beach
- Kayankerni Marine Sanctuary