Hikkaduwa

Hikkaduwa finds itself nuzzled in the Galle district of South Western Sri Lanka, 2 hours away from Colombo. The beaches of Hikkaduwa have been visited since the 1970s for their vibrant nightlife and cuisine. The beaches are a surfer’s delight and have a large coral reef, the Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary, which is favourable for scuba diving and snorkelling. 

Hikkaduwa has some of the best scuba diving in Sri Lanka with unique dive sites such as wreck dives and spectacular reef dives. It is also touted to have the second best surfing in Sri Lanka.

The shore is lined up with restaurants, shacks and bars overlooking the sea. Narigama beach, Sea turtle hatching and rescue centre, Tsunami education centre & museum, Gangarama Maha Vihara and the Hikkaduwa national park are the spectacular tourist sights here.

You will find yourself enjoying a chilled cocktail on a deck in Hikkaduwa. Particularly corals, exotic fish and turtles are found aplenty in this resort town. There are numerous surfing schools, guesthouses and a quiet road perfect for long drives here.