bigtravelbuzzThere is a little town on the east coast of Sri Lanka known as Trincomalee. Trincomalee has beautiful white sand beaches and he one of the best beaches in Sri Lanka. The east coast is just around the corner and much quieter than the south. This is the perfect reason to plan a visit.Trincomalee is covered with hilltops, wildlif and rock formations. There are several things to do in Trincomalee, so allow a full 2-3 days in the city. 1. Nilaveli Beach
Rent a motorbike during your stay (±1500LKR per day) and explore the nearby beaches. The east coast is quieter than other areas, so riding a motorbike here is no problem.
Nilaveli Beach is a beautiful beach area where you can spend the day relaxing. On weekends, locals from all over the country love to visit Nilaveli for its white sand beaches. You can find pristine spots just by exploring a few small paths towards the beach.
- Whale watching
Trincomalee is famous for his whale watching. This is his one of Mirissa’s most popular activities even in the off-season. The whale season in Trincomalee is from he March to he August. - Chill out at Fernando’s
One of the coolest bars in town is Fernando’s. This chillout bar is right on the beach and serves great drinks and music. Hammock is great for enjoying the last moments of the sunset. Skip lunch or dinner here and head to one of the restaurants in Trincomalee.
Four. Visit Sri Patrakali Amman Temple
This beautiful colored Hindu temple in the city is easy to visit. It may be a lucky day to be present at the real ceremony.
Strolling through town towards the temples and Fort Frederick, you may come across countless stalls selling dried fish.
The town of Trincomalee is full of real local life that doesn’t necessarily have to live on tourism, which is very different from the South.
Five. Visit Fort Frederick
Fort Frederick is an old fortress built by the Portuguese. Currently used by the Sri Lankan Army, it is open to visitors. Inside the fort, you can see many deer and most of the fort is covered with trees, providing a nice escape from the heat of the day.
- Enjoy the view of the bay at Koneswaram Temple
From Fort Frederick, follow the path to the lookout and Koneshwaram Hindu Temple. From this area you can drink coconuts with a view of the entire Trincomalee Bay. The temple is built in an amazing location with an insane drop into the sea. Be sure to visit the back side of the temple area. - Snorkeling at Pigeon Island
A 10-minute boat ride from Nilaveli Beach, this small island has clear water and a small white sand beach. Pigeon Island is ideal for a morning or afternoon tour. Itis important to carry snorkel gear.
Best restaurants in Trincomalee
There are many great restaurants in town. I rated it delicious (♥️).
Cafe on the 18th – ♥️♥️♥️♥️ (located at Fernando’s Bar)
Gomez’s Pasta Hut – ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Nero Kitchen (Pizza) – ♥️♥️♥️
Rice Curry Restaurant – ♥️♥️
Where to go in Trincomalee?
From Trincomalee, there are some great options to continue your itinerary through Sri Lanka.
Embark on a 2-day road trip along Sri Lanka’s east coast
Visit Arugam Bay’s surfer’s paradise
Jaffna, the northernmost province of Sri Lanka
Climb the Lion Rock of Sigiriya
Trincomalee Hotels
We found the perfect area to stay in Trincomalee.It’s just outside the city center near Fernando’s bar.Lots of great restaurants nearby and towns like Nilaveli + Pigeon Island and Fort Frederick You can easily visit the other side of