Pasikuda

Pasikudah is untouched beache located on the eastern coast of Sri Lanka, a 7-8 hour drive east from the capital Colombo and just a short distance north from the city of Batticaloa.Pasikudah beach indeed is known to have the longest stretch of shallow coastline in the world – here you can walk kilometers out into the sea in just a few feet of water with relatively weak currents.

Pasikuda beach is a popular tourist destination not only among foreigners but also among locals. The soft sandy beach and the shallow waters makes it a must see for visitors from all over. Pasikuda pronounced as 'Paasik kudah' is known to have one of the world's longest shallow coastlines. Since the water current is relatively weak you can walk around 250 meters out into to the sea. Use caution while swimming, however, since there are no lifeguards around the public beach area.The bay has one of the best-known reef systems in eastern province of Sri Lanka and has been declared as a Marine Sanctuary by National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) Apart from beach activities you could also visit places of interest located in close vicinity of the bay.

Coconut cultural park (1/2 Km from the beach)
Valachchenai fisheries harbor (3Km from the beach)
Valachchenai Public market (4Km from the beach)
If you are a diving enthusiastic, here are some excellent diving spots nearby

Pasikuda Reef- 5 min by boat from the shore
Boiler Wrecks - 10 min by boat from the shore
British Sergeant - 25 min by boat from the shore
Kayankerni Reef- 25 min by boat from the shore
Vandalous Point- 20 min by boat from the shore
Diving depth very from 3 to 30 meters in these spectacular diving spots