Sri Lanka has a gorgeous coastline with diverse, photogenic landscapes. Here are our favourite pictures from Sri Lanka’s Coast.
1. Ahangama
Stilt fishing is a uniquely Sri Lankan tradition. This picture, capturing the fishermen on their stilts at sunset in Ahangama, is our favourite picture.
Fishermen on stilts at sunset near Ahangama
2. Midigama
These two surfers, coming out of the water at sunset, is a perfect example of Sri Lanka’s beautiful beaches.
Sunset and surfers, Midigama beach
3. Trincomalee
On the shore in Trincomalee, the fishermen work together to pull in one of their many large fishing nets.
Fishermen pulling in their nets, Trincomalee
4. Midigama
A beautiful sunrise behind a patch of palm trees on one of Midigama’s small beaches. The fishing stilts add the finishing touches to this beautiful scene..
Fishing stilts at sunrise, near Ahangama, Sri Lanka
5. Kalpitiya
It was perfect timing to get this shot of a skilled net fisherman as he casts out his net on Kalpitiya’s beach.
Fisherman casting his net, Kalpitiya
6. Kalpitiya
Dozens of kites soar above the sandbar that forms Kalpitiya Lagoon. We had this lovely view everyday in Kalpitiya.
Kite surfers above Kalpitiya beach
7. Galle
We love this picture of Galle’s Lighthouse above the impenetrable wall of Galle Fort.
Lighthouse along fort wall, Galle
8. Tangalle
An early morning sky sets the background for these beached, Sri Lankan fishing boats, and one that is already in the water.
Fishing boats, Tangalle Beach, Sri Lanka
9. Hikkaduwa
We’re glad this surfer stayed out for one more ride so we could catch the sun setting behind him to take this great picture.
Surfer at sunset, Hikkaduwa
10. Kalkudah
This typical beach scene with palm trees and white sand is made exclusively Sri Lankan with the addition of a skinny fishing boat on the sand.
Kalkudah beach, Sri Lanka
Coming up next: Top 10 Pictures from Sri Lanka’s Highlands and Interior.
For extra pics from this trip go to Gallery/Sri Lanka. For extra pictures from other blogs go to Gallery at monkeystale.ca
To read about more of our adventures go to Destinations.
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Beautiful images Richard
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Thank you so much Vinoth, if you haven’t been, you should visit Sri Lanka.
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Great list and beautiful photos, especially the one with a lighthouse, did you go surfing too?
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Thank you,we didn’t go surfing but we went kitesurfing.
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Incredible captures
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Thank you so much!!
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so very gorgeous!
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Thanks Colleen, maybe Sri Lanka will be your next trip!
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It must have been difficult to select just 10 of your photos, since almost all are great.
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It was very difficult. We started with our top 30!
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We were so impressed with the Sri Lanka coast, although we saw far less that you guys. I could have happily hung out at Tangalle for another week, two, three…Sadly we didn’t end up making it to Kalpitiya (love the fisherman photo). My favourite is the sunset surfer photo. I’m starting to weed through our thousands of photos and look forward to getting out some posts soon(ish).
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Can’t wait to hear about your time there and Maldives!
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