Nilaveli Beach
நிலாவெளி கடற்கரை
One of the longest and quietest white-sand beaches on the east coast, with shallow, clear water. It's the departure point for snorkeling trips to Pigeon Island.
Nilaveli lies about 16 km north of Trincomalee. Several kilometers of white sand are lined with beach hotels. The water is clear and calm, ideal for swimming and lazing about. A fishing boat jetty sits mid-beach, and the trip to Pigeon Island National Park takes only 10 to 15 minutes by boat. On the east coast, the dry season runs from May to September, when the seas are calm. From November to January, the northeast monsoon brings rain and rough waves. From Trincomalee, a tuk-tuk takes about 30 to 40 minutes.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Pigeon Island National Park
- Velgam Vehera
- Trincomalee War Cemetery
- Kanniya Hot Wells
- Uppuveli Beach
- Koneswaram Temple
- Trincomalee Fish Market
- Fort Frederick