What is the water and sand quality of the Thalankudah Beach?

The coastline of Thalankudah Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Thalankudah Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Thalankudah Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Thalankudah Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.Thalankudah Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Thalankudah Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Thalankudah Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Thalankudah Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Thalankudah Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Rafeek Hotel Inn Restaurant is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.

How far is the Thalankudah Beach from parking?

The Thalankudah Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Thalankudah Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Thalankudah Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Kattankudy New Beach located in 4.2 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Thalankudah Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Thalankudah Beach is June. Its average value reaches 34°C. The warmest sea is in May, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 28°C and water 28°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

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Thalankudah Beach

Kattankudi, Sri Lanka

7.3

#126 out of 235 in Paddippalai 1

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Paddippalai • 8.7 km

Map of beach

Playground National Play Ground

390m

Playground Victory Ground

760m

Playground Public Play Ground

1.3km

Playground Saunders play ground

2.2km

Playground Poonochchimunai Iqrah Vidyalaya Play Ground

2.2km

Playground Lagoon Children Park

2.4km

Playground Childrens Park

2.4km

Playground Navaduka Vivekananda Sports Ground

3km

Playground King Cobra Playground

8.9km

Park Nadhiya beach kattankudy

50m

Park Children’s Park

50m

Park Kattankudy Beach Children's Play Area

50m

Park Sha Appa Garden

290m

Park Kattankudy Beach Park

460m

Park சிறுவர் விளையாட்டு பூங்கா|Children Play Garden

1.4km

Park Kattankudy

1.7km

Park Beach, Poonochchimunai

2.5km

Park Batticaloa Ghandi Park

6km

Restaurant Rafeek Hotel Inn Restaurant

50m

Restaurant Palamunai samoosa

10 - Exceptional 340m

Restaurant Hana Hotel

9.8 - Exceptional 380m

Fast Food Restaurant BFC

5.8 - Pleasant 390m

Restaurant Kava Chai Hut- Restaurant - Kattankudy Beach

9.6 - Exceptional 430m

Restaurant Ummi's kitchen

9.4 - Excellent 670m

Fast Food Restaurant Broast & Burger

8.6 - Excellent 770m

Restaurant chicken Hut

9.6 - Exceptional 1.3km

Restaurant Elim Backery & Hotel

1.3km

Ice Cream Shop Ice land kky

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Supermarket Cargills Food City Express - Arayampathy

1.4km

Supermarket Tip Top Super Mart

1.6km

Ice Cream Shop Wells Hot and Cool

7.8 - Very good 1.9km

Supermarket Al - Othaim Supermarket

1.9km

Supermarket Cargills Food City, Manchanthoduwai

2.2km

Supermarket ATCHAYAM SUPER MARKET

9.4km

Tourist Attraction Kattankudy New Beach

650m

Tourist Attraction طريق شالح بن هدلان القحطاني

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Boat bank

10 - Exceptional 2.7km

Tourist Attraction பண்டாரியாவெளி வயல்வெளி

2 - Very poor 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Batticaloa Fort

8.2 - Very good 5.6km

Museum Batticaloa Museum | மட்டக்களப்பு அருங்காட்சியகம்

5.6km

Tourist Attraction New Kallady Bridge - Batticaloa

8.8 - Excellent 5.8km

Tourist Attraction Batticaloa Lagoon

10 - Exceptional 5.8km

Tourist Attraction Old Kallady Bridge,Batticaloa, பழைய கல்லடி பாலம் , மட்டக்களப்பு

5.8km

Historical Landmark Goodwin Junction

1.6km

Historical Landmark Hizbullah cultural hall

1.6km

Historical Landmark Kallady Clock Tower | மணிக்கூட்டு கோபுரம் - கல்லடி

5km

Historical Landmark Batticaloa Gate | மட்டக்களப்பு வாசல்

6km

Historical Landmark Batticaloa Clock Tower | மணிக்கூட்டு கோபுரம்

6.2km

Historical Landmark BOC Roundabout

6.3km

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About

Thalankudah Beach is located on the Bay of Bengal (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 126th place out of 235 beaches in the Sri Lanka region 224.9 km away from its center, the city of Colombo. It is one of the beaches of Paddippalai settlement, just 8.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+33 ^o C +26 ^o C

Air temperature

4.8 M/S

Wind

+28 ^o C

Water temperature

1.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Paddippalai • 8.7 km

Map of beach

Playground National Play Ground

390m

Playground Victory Ground

760m

Playground Public Play Ground

1.3km

Playground Saunders play ground

2.2km

Playground Poonochchimunai Iqrah Vidyalaya Play Ground

2.2km

Playground Lagoon Children Park

2.4km

Playground Childrens Park

2.4km

Playground Navaduka Vivekananda Sports Ground

3km

Playground King Cobra Playground

8.9km

Park Nadhiya beach kattankudy

50m

Park Children’s Park

50m

Park Kattankudy Beach Children's Play Area

50m

Park Sha Appa Garden

290m

Park Kattankudy Beach Park

460m

Park சிறுவர் விளையாட்டு பூங்கா|Children Play Garden

1.4km

Park Kattankudy

1.7km

Park Beach, Poonochchimunai

2.5km

Park Batticaloa Ghandi Park

6km

Restaurant Rafeek Hotel Inn Restaurant

50m

Restaurant Palamunai samoosa

10 - Exceptional 340m

Restaurant Hana Hotel

9.8 - Exceptional 380m

Fast Food Restaurant BFC

5.8 - Pleasant 390m

Restaurant Kava Chai Hut- Restaurant - Kattankudy Beach

9.6 - Exceptional 430m

Restaurant Ummi's kitchen

9.4 - Excellent 670m

Fast Food Restaurant Broast & Burger

8.6 - Excellent 770m

Restaurant chicken Hut

9.6 - Exceptional 1.3km

Restaurant Elim Backery & Hotel

1.3km

Ice Cream Shop Ice land kky

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Supermarket Cargills Food City Express - Arayampathy

1.4km

Supermarket Tip Top Super Mart

1.6km

Ice Cream Shop Wells Hot and Cool

7.8 - Very good 1.9km

Supermarket Al - Othaim Supermarket

1.9km

Supermarket Cargills Food City, Manchanthoduwai

2.2km

Supermarket ATCHAYAM SUPER MARKET

9.4km

Tourist Attraction Kattankudy New Beach

650m

Tourist Attraction طريق شالح بن هدلان القحطاني

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Boat bank

10 - Exceptional 2.7km

Tourist Attraction பண்டாரியாவெளி வயல்வெளி

2 - Very poor 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Batticaloa Fort

8.2 - Very good 5.6km

Museum Batticaloa Museum | மட்டக்களப்பு அருங்காட்சியகம்

5.6km

Tourist Attraction New Kallady Bridge - Batticaloa

8.8 - Excellent 5.8km

Tourist Attraction Batticaloa Lagoon

10 - Exceptional 5.8km

Tourist Attraction Old Kallady Bridge,Batticaloa, பழைய கல்லடி பாலம் , மட்டக்களப்பு

5.8km

Historical Landmark Goodwin Junction

1.6km

Historical Landmark Hizbullah cultural hall

1.6km

Historical Landmark Kallady Clock Tower | மணிக்கூட்டு கோபுரம் - கல்லடி

5km

Historical Landmark Batticaloa Gate | மட்டக்களப்பு வாசல்

6km

Historical Landmark Batticaloa Clock Tower | மணிக்கூட்டு கோபுரம்

6.2km

Historical Landmark BOC Roundabout

6.3km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.7km 23 min walk

Puthukkudiyiruppu Beach

7.5 Very good

3.9km

Kattankudy Beach

8.3 Very good

8.5km

Kallady Beach

8.3 Very good

13.1km

Kaluthavalai Beach

7.2 Good

15.2km

Batticaloa beach

7.6 Very good

16.1km

Kaluwanchikudy Beach

7.2 Good

20.7km

Savukkadi Beach

7.9 Very good

24.9km

Punnakkuda beach

7.6 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Paddippalai • 8.7km

Main locality of province

Colombo • 224.9km

Transport

Airport

BTC • 10.7km

Bus Station

Kathankudy Bus Depot • 4.4km

Train Station

Batticaloa Railway Station • 10.3km

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Ryan Davis

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is undoubtedly my most cherished destination. It's a serene spot where the undulating waves offer a sense of calmness that's hard to find elsewhere.