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Uthz_w
Melbourne, Australia1,041 contributions
Feb. 2022
Uppuveli is a very nice beach on the east coast of Sri Lanka. Clams seas and beautiful colors of the beach and sea are the main things about Uppuveli beach.
Written April 28, 2022
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Ollie M
Devizes, UK25 contributions
Jan. 2022
We visited here in the low season, so perhaps this impacted our experience, but we found this beach covered in litter. Like many Sri Lankan beaches, it has been spoiled by humans. A very sad sight indeed.
Written January 24, 2022
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Sanjaya Kulasuriya
Malabe, Sri Lanka10 contributions
Dec. 2021
wonderful beach that you can walk around 2 to 3 KM without any obstacles , beach is clean and beautiful
Written January 13, 2022
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SriyaniT
Lincoln127 contributions
Aug. 2020
The Uppuveli Beaches are stunning. Really wide, blue waters and calm during the season, April through August
Written August 30, 2020
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Morgan N
Zanzibar Island, Tanzania69 contributions
Aug. 2020
This beach is one of my favorite spots on the Sri Lankan coast line. A quite little spot makes you feel like you have the whole place to yourself.
Written August 11, 2020
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Travel816801
Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka49 contributions
Jul. 2020
such a beautiful beach, so wide, fine sand so comfortable to walk Bearfoot. The sea is calm as ever in the months of April to October as it is the peak of the season. I visited in July and so calm and nice. Such a shame due to COVID 19 the beach is empty, other than the occasional pulling of the Fishing nets, which is a silent action and does not disturb anyone. also, it is an attraction to the visitors.
There are plenty of restaurants, and however, it is limited due to COVID , if not even Coconut Palm Lodge operates a beautiful restaurant which is a 24-hour operation.
Owners have not reduced any prices in their menus at present and they may do it soon t recover their losses rather staying with their high rate of food.
There are plenty of restaurants, and however, it is limited due to COVID , if not even Coconut Palm Lodge operates a beautiful restaurant which is a 24-hour operation.
Owners have not reduced any prices in their menus at present and they may do it soon t recover their losses rather staying with their high rate of food.
Written July 31, 2020
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Jorge
Chamni, Thailand80 contributions
Jul. 2020 • Family
Wonderful sea and sand. One of the best beaches in Sri Lanka.
Sea is like a pool and really warm water.
Sea is like a pool and really warm water.
Written July 25, 2020
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ByronofMelbourne
St Kilda, Australia252 contributions
Feb. 2020
Uppuveli is a lovely long beach, great for swimming (though you need to hike out a fair while before it starts getting deep). I managed to go for a few morning runs, and 5km on the sand was no problem with nothing interfering. It's a working beach with fishermen all along the way, which I find fascinating to watch. However, it is quite dirty with lots of plastic and rubbish. And the many crows and dogs (only once did I get chased, so I suppose that's a good effort by the strays). Definitely worth a visit if you are on the East Coast.
Written February 18, 2020
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Steve D
Caerleon, UK365 contributions
Feb. 2020
We were staying at Trinco Blu and the beach there was kept beautifully. There was no rubbish and the beach was raked daily. The further down the beach you go towards Trincomelee the dirtier it gets. There is rubbish everywhere. In mitigation we were there at the end of the low season so it might get better. The Authorities really need to get to grips with the problem.
We walked from Trinco Blu down the beach to Trincomalee and it really is interesting especially the fishing villages, but again the rubbish spolis it.
We walked from Trinco Blu down the beach to Trincomalee and it really is interesting especially the fishing villages, but again the rubbish spolis it.
Written February 15, 2020
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Khurram M
53 contributions
Dec. 2019 • Solo
I stayed there 4 days it's a good place for peaceful people so quite best place on beach is Fernando's bar
Very stylish.
Moreover can visit koneswarm temple, fort Fredrick and naval museum.
Fish market also interesting for sea food lovers.
Very stylish.
Moreover can visit koneswarm temple, fort Fredrick and naval museum.
Fish market also interesting for sea food lovers.
Written December 29, 2019
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JKS-Derby
London, UK15 contributions
We are planning to stay in the area for a couple of nights. We would like to go Whale watching (if they are about) and to pigeon island. Are there operators from Uppuveli? If so do we need to book in advance? There will be 4 of us
Thank you
Itsokhere
Sissi, Crete31 contributions
Yes there are trips to Pigeon Island and whale watching form Uppuveli, I think you will be ok without an advance booking but ask when you are there, you could find out at Fernando's bar, Shilanka the owner has a boat himself and will be able to help you :o) Enjoy and say Hi to Shilanka from Irish Cavan!!
Sofia M
Manchester, UK1 contribution
Dear all!
Is this beach good for swimming in April? No big waves and currents?
Thanks!
Itsokhere
Sissi, Crete31 contributions
Maybe this answer is too late for you but hopefully helps. Yes it is a good beach for swimming and warm water too, I am not a great swimmer but enjoyed going in the water here :o)
Erik F
Paskallavik, Sweden5 contributions
Finns bad lämpligt för äldre som inte klarar stora vågor?
UPPUVELI (Trincomalee) - 2023 What to Know BEFORE You Go
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- Hotels near Uppuveli:
- (0.01 km) Sea Cool Hostel
- (0.01 km) Aqua Hotel trincomalee
- (0.02 km) Alex Rooms
- (0.03 km) Whistle Stop Cafe
- (0.18 km) Anantamaa
- Restaurants near Uppuveli:
- (0.01 km) Fernando's Beach Bar
- (0.03 km) Cafe On The 18th
- (0.18 km) Ubay Guest and Restaurant
- (0.20 km) Be Cool Juice Bar & Sea Food Restaurant
- (0.23 km) Summer Sea Food Restaurant
- Attractions near Uppuveli:
- (0.00 km) Trinco Bay Dive Center
- (0.02 km) Weligama Bay Dive Center
- (0.14 km) Trinco Water Sport Tours
- (0.08 km) Scuba Safaris Trincomalee
- (0.29 km) Angel Diving