The coastal towns of Sri Lanka have its share of amazing beaches, and Kalutara is no different being on the Western Coast of the island.

Calido Beach

The beach itself is visible from the Kalutara Bridge, and when you are on a journey from Colombo to Kalutara, or even passing Kalutara on your way to someplace further south, you should make a stop at this Kalutara beach, and you’d thank us later. Calido Beach is a quaint stretch of sand and clear waters in which you can take a dip too, as the place is ideal for visitors, without the bustle and noisy crowd the bigger beaches have.

Kalutara Beach

Easily trending on every guide to Kalutara, like Travel Kalutara, for instance, it’s easy to see why this is the best beach in the vicinity. Located about 40km away from Colombo, this place also has a lot of great accommodations for you to stay at when you take a mini trip to Kalutara.

Wadduwa Beach

Accessible from many high-end resorts in the area, the Wadduwa Beach is a favourite among the tourists and locals alike.

Morogalla Beach

The long stretches of golden sands with the palm trees scattered about are a sight to any sore eyes and the whole place has a very chilled out vibe about it.