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

The coastline of Pottuvil Beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Pottuvil Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Pottuvil Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Pottuvil Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.The waves in the Pottuvil Beach are usually strong.

Is the Pottuvil 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 Pottuvil 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 Pottuvil Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Pottuvil Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.MAMA'S Restaurant Arugambay is the closest place located 3600 meters from the beach.

How far is the Pottuvil Beach from parking?

The Pottuvil 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 Pottuvil Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Pottuvil Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are මුහුදු මහා විහාර වෙරළ | Muhudu Mahavihara Beach located in 0.8 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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

The month with the highest temperature in Pottuvil 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>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Pottuvil Beach (Sri Lanka) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Pottuvil Beach (Sri Lanka) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Pottuvil Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Pottuvil Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Pottuvil Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Pottuvil Beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

Pottuvil Beach

Pottuvil, Sri Lanka

6.6

#212 out of 235 in Pottuvil 2

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

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Located within the settlement

Pottuvil • 2 km

Map of beach

Playground Surf rent

3.8km

Playground Children's park

3.8km

Park Lagoon Safari ,Pottuvil

1.5km

Park kumana National Park safari Tours

3.1km

Hiking Area The ship at Main Point

4.1km

Park Kumana Safari Arugam bay

4.8km

Park Naleem

5.9km

Hiking Area Fairoos green palace

6.1km

Indian Restaurant Tandoori Hut Arugam Bay

9.2 - Excellent 3.5km

Restaurant MAMA'S Restaurant Arugambay

7.8 - Very good 3.5km

Restaurant Tom and Jerry

9.2 - Excellent 3.5km

Thai Restaurant Wayside Thai Beach Restaurant & Bar

8.4 - Very good 3.6km

Cafe Salty Swamis Arugam Bay

9.6 - Exceptional 3.7km

Restaurant The Sketch

9.6 - Exceptional 3.7km

Restaurant Mambos Arugambay

5.8 - Pleasant 3.7km

Cafe Kaffi Arugam Bay

9.4 - Excellent 3.7km

Pizza Restaurant Pizza Hub

9.6 - Exceptional 3.8km

Supermarket Home Needs Supermarket

3.8km

Supermarket Arugamby

3.9km

Supermarket Tesco City

4.4km

Tourist Attraction POTTUVILL BEACH LINE

50m

Tourist Attraction මුහුදු මහා විහාර වෙරළ | Muhudu Mahavihara Beach

860m

Place Of Worship Muhudu Maha Viharaya

950m

Tourist Attraction Pottuvil surf point

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Anasco Farm

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Pottuvil Kalapuwa

2 - Very poor 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Sunset Point

2.8km

Tourist Attraction The Prince Point

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Kottukal Beach / Pottuvil Point

2.9km

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About

Pottuvil Beach is located on the Bay of Bengal (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 212th place out of 235 beaches in the Sri Lanka region 220.3 km away from its center, the city of Коломбо. It is one of the beaches of Pottuvil settlement, just 2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+34 ^o C +25 ^o C

Air temperature

3.9 M/S

Wind

+29 ^o C

Water temperature

1.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Pottuvil • 2 km

Map of beach

Playground Surf rent

3.8km

Playground Children's park

3.8km

Park Lagoon Safari ,Pottuvil

1.5km

Park kumana National Park safari Tours

3.1km

Hiking Area The ship at Main Point

4.1km

Park Kumana Safari Arugam bay

4.8km

Park Naleem

5.9km

Hiking Area Fairoos green palace

6.1km

Indian Restaurant Tandoori Hut Arugam Bay

9.2 - Excellent 3.5km

Restaurant MAMA'S Restaurant Arugambay

7.8 - Very good 3.5km

Restaurant Tom and Jerry

9.2 - Excellent 3.5km

Thai Restaurant Wayside Thai Beach Restaurant & Bar

8.4 - Very good 3.6km

Cafe Salty Swamis Arugam Bay

9.6 - Exceptional 3.7km

Restaurant The Sketch

9.6 - Exceptional 3.7km

Restaurant Mambos Arugambay

5.8 - Pleasant 3.7km

Cafe Kaffi Arugam Bay

9.4 - Excellent 3.7km

Pizza Restaurant Pizza Hub

9.6 - Exceptional 3.8km

Supermarket Home Needs Supermarket

3.8km

Supermarket Arugamby

3.9km

Supermarket Tesco City

4.4km

Tourist Attraction POTTUVILL BEACH LINE

50m

Tourist Attraction මුහුදු මහා විහාර වෙරළ | Muhudu Mahavihara Beach

860m

Place Of Worship Muhudu Maha Viharaya

950m

Tourist Attraction Pottuvil surf point

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Anasco Farm

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Pottuvil Kalapuwa

2 - Very poor 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Sunset Point

2.8km

Tourist Attraction The Prince Point

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Kottukal Beach / Pottuvil Point

2.9km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.2km 15 min walk

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6.7 Good

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Pottuvil point Beach

7.5 Very good

3.7km

Arugam Bay Beach

7.8 Very good

4km

Whiskey Beach

7.8 Very good

4.3km

Pasarichenai Beach

6.8 Good

8.8km

Peanut Farm Beach

7.5 Very good

11.7km

Komari Beach

6.8 Good

12km

Panama Beach

7.4 Good

Localities

Nearest

Pottuvil • 2km

Main locality of province

Colombo • 220.3km

Transport

Airport

GOY • 57.1km

Bus Station

Potuvil Police Station • 2.2km

Train Station

Batticaloa Railway Station • 96.2km

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6.6 Good

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Average Reviews rating

6.6 Good

Ava

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

6 Pleasant

Despite the unsightly litter strewn about, one cannot deny the allure of the stunning ocean and surrounding natural landscape.

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Dylan Javerson

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

The beach is a wonderful spot to unwind and soak up the sun. The refreshing sea breeze and serene surroundings make it an ideal location for relaxation. It's a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and simply unwind. On Fridays, the beach is a popular destination for holidaymakers seeking a tranquil getaway.