The Trincomalee boasts a record as the fifth largest natural harbour in the world. The city is located on a peninsula, which divides the inner and outer harbours. The Bay of Trincomalee provides security and is openly accessible to all types of sea crafts in all weathers. The beaches are used for recreational purposes such as surfing, scuba diving, fishing and whale watching.The hot springs in Trincomalee is always a major tourist attraction. There are the seven hot springs of Kanniya on the way to Trincomalee. The water is worm while the temperature of each spring various from one another.