The Nilaveli Beach is approximately 1 kilometre long and is surrounded by lush, green vegetation on both sides. Onlooking the beach from a little far away is Pigeon Island, which is a famous spot for snorkeling and diving. The reef there provides a perfect place to explore the ocean.
The Nilaveli Beach is a small stretch of white sand with blue waters creating moderate waves, suitable for amateur surfing. The beach is clean and often free from the crowd, which makes it even more attractive for travelers and tourists.
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Pigeon Island National Park is near the Nilaveli Beach in Sri Lanka. This National Park is amongst the 17 national parks in the country, but amongst the only two marine national parks in the entire region. This area is protected due to the aftermath of the 2004 Tsunami, which caused a lot of damage to the marine and coral life. This national park is also known to have the best coral reefs in the entire country! The rocky island is also home to rock pigeons, based on which the national park gets its name.
Diving and snorkeling are two everyday activities done here, apart from safari and hike.
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