Oluvil Lighthouse

#25 among destinations in Sri Lanka

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Oluvil Lighthouse is a lighthouse situated on the southern east coast of Sri Lanka at Oluvil, which is located approximately 12 km south of Kalmunai. ()

Local name: ඔලුවිල් ප්‍රදීපාගාරය Coordinates: 7°17'25"N, 81°52'2"E

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Oluvil Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oluvil Harbour, Sammanthurai, Deeghawapi.

1 miS
Harbor
Oluvil Harbour
25 min walk • The Oluvil Harbour is a commercial and fishery harbour located in Ampara District, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. The port was opened on 1 September 2013, its construction having begun in 2008 under the Nagenahira Navodaya programme.
6.7 miNW
Town
Sammanthurai
170 min walk • One of the highlights of Sammanthurai is its beautiful beaches, offering visitors the perfect opportunity to relax and unwind. The golden sands and clear blue waters create a picturesque setting for sunbathing, swimming, and beach strolls.
4.8 miW
Temple
Deeghawapi
124 min walk • Deeghawapi is a Buddhist sacred shrine and an archaeological site in the Ampara District of Sri Lanka, boasting of historical records dating back to the 3rd century BCE. Water reservoirs, called "tanks", were an important feature of the hydraulic civilization of ancient Sri Lanka, and temples and cities were built around them.