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Arugam Bay named Asia’s best beach
Four Sri Lankan beaches have been ranked among Asia's 20 best beaches for 2026 in the Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards, with Arugam Bay claiming the top spot.
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COLOMBO - Sri Lanka's world-famous Arugam Bay has been named the most attractive and best beach in Asia, according to the latest 2026 Readers' Choice Awards survey published by Condé Nast Traveler. In addition to Arugam Bay's top spot, three other Sri Lankan beaches earned places among Asia's top 20 most attractive beaches.
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- Arugam Bay3
- Sri Lanka3
- Asia3
- Tangalle Beach2
- Bentota Beach2
- Negombo Beach2
- Nusa Dua Beach
- United Kingdom
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