Trincomalee (Trinco) is nestled on one of the world’s finest natural harbors. This historic city is old as the pearls of time: it’s possibly the site of historic Gokana in the Mahavamsa (Great Chronicle), and its Shiva temple the site of Trikuta Hill in the Hindu text Vayu Purana. Most people just pass through the city on their way to the nearby beaches of Uppuveli and Nilaveli both 16 km and 6 km north of the city, and house one of the best beaches on the east coast of Sri Lanka.

With shallow seas stretching out several feet into the sea, the sandy beaches provide safe opportunities for water sports like jet skiing, surfing, kiteboarding and so much more. The hotels in and around Trincomalee are geared to provide activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, and whale watching. Although, the town has some charm, plenty of history and an interesting mélange of people.