About this experience
On Sri Lanka's east coast near Trincomalee, Marble Beach sits inside an area controlled by the navy. That control has kept the shore clean and largely free of development, so it feels quieter and less commercial than many of the island's better-known beaches.
The sand is white and smooth, and that marble-like texture gives the beach its name. The sea is usually gentle, especially outside the monsoon season, which makes it a good spot for swimming and snorkelling. Waves here are much softer than on many other stretches of coast.
There are shaded areas and facilities for a picnic. From the beach you look out over Koddiyar Bay and the hills around it, a view that suits photographers. Plenty of visitors simply spend an unhurried day here, sunbathing and swimming.
Your entry is sold with a local guide who speaks English and stays with you during the visit. Booking it through Lakpura means the ticket is in place before you get there.
