Passikudah

Passikudah

Passikudah is a serene bay on the eastern coast of Sri Lanka, famous for its exceptionally calm and shallow waters that extend hundreds of meters from the shore. The gentle reef creates a natural swimming pool effect with clear turquoise hues ideal for families and beginner snorkelers. A row of palm trees borders the golden sand beach, where luxury resorts and boutique hotels offer spa treatments and water sports such as kayaking and stand up paddleboarding. Local fishermen bring in daily catches of prawns and tuna, which are grilled and served at beachside cafes. Sunsets over the bay cast warm colors across the calm lagoon, while traditional Tamil and Muslim cultural influences enrich the culinary and festival calendar. Birdwatchers enjoy spotting migratory and resident species that flock to the mangrove fringes and grasslands around the bay