Nilaveli

 

About 16 kilometres north of Trincomalee is the seaside town of Nilaveli, home to the Nilaveli Beach. The waves on this stunning white sand beach are perfect for snorkelling, diving, and surfing. The well-known Piegon Island is located about 2 km out to sea, while Red Rock Beach, a collection of reddish-colored boulders, is located even further north. One of Sri Lanka's best and most exquisite beaches is Nilaveli.

Because of the numerous plant, fish, and coral species that call Nilaveli home, the area is rich in biodiversity. There are livestock and verdant coconut palm trees in the neighborhood. The majority of the population of Trincomalee is Hindu, and they revere cows. All year long, a lot of people visit Nilaveli Beach because of its golden sand and turquoise seas.

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Things that could be done in Nilaveli

·       Pigeon Island

Take a boat ride to Pigeon Island and swim with the sharks and turtles.
the small island which is a 10 minuteboat ride is a must to go to as you could be exploring the waters filled with corals and aquatic life. The cost for taking a boat will only cost 5000 rupees and its totally worth the money. Pigeon island is also a national park.

     Fort Fredric

Known by several names, including Trincomalee Fort or Fort of Triquillimale, Fort Fredrick was constructed in 1624 CE by Portuguese colonists in Trincomalee. It was constructed on top of Swami Rock, Konamamalai, using the remains of the legendary old Hindu Koneswaram temple.  A new settlement of Portuguese and Tamil inhabitants, fifty Portuguese troops, and a chapel dedicated to "Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe" were also constructed on the Konamalai headland. In 1665, the Dutch disassembled and rebuilt the Fort of Triquillimale, calling it Fort Fredrick.

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·        Maritime and naval history museum.
A magnificent Dutch colonial building from the eighteenth century has been restored and made into a museum. Ground floor displays educates the history of Sri Lankan naval warfare to the era of Marco Polo. Much helpful information on the east coast's flora and wildlife, particularly that of Pigeon Island, may be found upstairs.
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