282 km away from Colombo on the East coast of Sri Lanka Kalkudah, a picture post card perfect beach has been a favourite destination of locals and expatriates in the know, for a very long time. Acknowledged as one of the country’s best beaches even before it was declared a national holiday resort in the early 1970s prompting the construction of several hotels, renting cottages in the nearby coconut groves was the way many visitors enjoyed this exceptional beach.
A 2 km bay protected by coral reefs, Kalkudah has the perfect conditions for the ideal beach getaway; the shallow warm sea, clear water, clean air and a sweeping stretch of unpolluted white sand with coconut palms arching overhead and no crowds. May to September is the best time to visit Kalkudah as the weather is perfect to indulge in a variety of water sports. Lying on the perfect beach may be some people’s idea of relaxation while snorkeling in the clear blue water to see myriads of colourful reef fish, or wind surfing maybe the other ways of making the best use of the perfect conditions. Early morning is certainly the coolest time to take a swim here, walk along the sand and view the sunrise. Sun bathing under the hot afternoon sun thereafter will certainly give the perfect tan. Evening brings its own magic with hundreds of brightly coloured fishing boats heading out to sea and decorating the horizon with pinpricks of lights. Early morning is also the time to see the catch being brought in and the fishermen will accept a little help with bringing it in and in dragging their boats ashore. Taking a fishing boat or kayak to explore the nearby area or set off on a fishing trip at sunset is another way to experience Kalkudah. For those looking for a new, exceptional place for their next beach holiday Kalkudah may be just the thing.
Experience miles of soft sandy beaches and one of the shallowest coastlines in the world from Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa in Pasikudah, just a few miles south of Kalkudah. Enjoy the comfort of well appointed rooms each of which has beach views and take advantage of endless opportunities to enjoy this perfect beach from the first new hotel in Pasikudah. As a prominent Sri Lanka resort on the east coast, guests are provided with a range of facilities and amenities to enhance their experience of a simply fantastic beach.
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