🏷 Marine Park
🏷 Marine Activity
Pigeon Island National Park
About This Place
Pigeon Island National Park
A marine national park off Nilaveli beach, home to over 100 coral species and 300 reef fish, sea turtles, and reef sharks. Comprises two islands: large and small Pigeon Island, surrounded by shallow coral reefs.
Difficulty
🧭 easy
Best Time
📅 March to September
Safety Rating
🛡
🛡
🛡
🛡
🛡
Accessibility & Visitor Info
Accessible by boat from Nilaveli Beach (approx. 1 hr trip); open daily 9am–5pm; snorkeling gear for rent.
📖 Legends & Stories
Was once used as a colonial shooting range; survived 2004 tsunami; navy monitored.
Location
📍 Find It Here
8.723200, 81.192000
Community
Visitor Comments (0)
No comments yet
Be the first to share your experience!