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Beach days
Salt, sand & slow time

Beach days

Best time: Nov – Apr
the experience

What it’s like

The south coast has the kind of beaches that make you cancel plans: warm water, palm trees and fishermen on stilts. We know the surf breaks, the snorkel spots and the quiet bays where you'll have the sand mostly to yourself.

What to expect

  • Beach stays chosen by season (south coast Nov–Apr, east coast May–Sep)
  • Surf lessons, snorkelling and whale watching on request
  • Sunset dinners on the sand
  • Plenty of unscheduled time, which is the point
insider tips
  • The sun is strong, so reef-safe sunscreen is a must
  • Ask us about the quiet bays beyond Mirissa
  • Swimming conditions vary with monsoon seasons
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Tours that include beach days

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