Hikkaduwa Beach & Coral Sanctuary
Beach, coral reef, and turtles right by the shore — Hikkaduwa was Sri Lanka's first beach resort and remains one of the best snorkeling spots on the island. Here fish swim a meter from shore, sea turtles come to breakfast on seaweed, and in the evening — bars, surfing, and the atmosphere of a relaxed beach town.
The Beach
Geography
Hikkaduwa is 100 km south of Colombo, on the west coast. The beach zone stretches several kilometers: from the lively center to quiet stretches to the south. Sand is golden, waves exist (surfing), but reefs create protected lagoons.
Season
West coast — November...
