Koddiyar Bay

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Koddiyar Bay is a scenic coastal bay located near Trincomalee, on the northeastern coast of Sri Lanka. Known for its calm waters and strategic importance, the bay has a rich history dating back centuries. It is bordered by the famous Swami Rock and the Fort Frederick area, offering breathtaking ocean views and tranquil surroundings.

The bay supports a vibrant marine ecosystem, providing a habitat for a variety of fish species, sea turtles, and occasional sightings of dolphins and whales. Its pristine waters and coral reefs also contribute to the ecological richness of the region, making it an important site for marine biodiversity conservation in Sri Lanka.

Visitors to Koddiyar Bay can enjoy activities such as boat tours, snorkeling, and diving. The bay is also a starting point for exploring nearby attractions like Pigeon Island National Park and the historic Koneswaram Temple. Its peaceful setting makes it an ideal spot for nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and marine adventure seekers.

Koddiyar Bay is accessible throughout the year, with the best conditions for marine activities generally found between March and September. Its proximity to Trincomalee city makes it easy to reach by road or rail, offering travelers a convenient escape to one of Sri Lanka’s most serene and culturally significant coastal landscapes.

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About Trincomalee District

Trincomalee is a port city on the east coast of Sri Lanka. The Bay of Trincomalee's harbour is renowned for its large size and security; unlike every other in the Indian Sea, it is accessible to all types of craft in all weathers. The beaches are used for surfing, scuba diving, fishing and whale watching. The city also has the largest Dutch fort in Sri Lanka. It is home to major Sri Lankan naval bases and a Sri Lankan Air Force base.

Most of the Tamils and Sinhalese believe that this place is sacred to them and they are the indigenous people of the area. Trincomalee and its environs have both Hindu and Buddhist sites of historical importance. These sites are sacred to the Hindus and Buddhists.

About Eastern Province

The Eastern Province is one of the 9 provinces of Sri Lanka. The provinces have existed since the 19th century but they didn't have any legal status until 1987 when the 13th Amendment to the 1978 Constitution of Sri Lanka established provincial councils. Between 1988 and 2006 the province was temporarily merged with the Northern Province to form the North-East Province. The capital of the province is Trincomalee. The Eastern province's population was 1,460,939 in 2007. The province is the most diverse in Sri Lanka, both ethnically and religiously.

Eastern province has an area of 9,996 square kilometers (3,859.5 sq mi).The province is surrounded by the Northern Province to the north, the Bay of Bengal to the east, the Southern Province to the south, and the Uva, Central and North Central provinces to the west. The province's coast is dominated by lagoons, the largest being Batticaloa lagoon, Kokkilai lagoon, Upaar Lagoon and Ullackalie Lagoon.

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