Lying within the protected confines of the Trincomalee harbour area, Marble beach is undoubtedly one of the finest to be found on the east coast. Its location ensures that its crystal clear waters are most often calm and glass-like with shallow depth, giving it its characteristic marbled appearance. The broad strip of beach is lined with lush vegetation, making for a picture perfect tropical beach setting unrivalled on the east coast.

Written by Jonathan Roelofsz for Travel Lanka Compass