Hikkaduwa Beach
Hikkaduwa is famous for serving delicious seafood curries, relaxing massages, Buddhist temples, and watersports such as surfing, snorkeling, and diving. The beaches in Hikkaduwa may not be at par with Bali or Goa, but it does attract a fair amount of regulars.
Only 90 minutes from Colombo, this beach is all about water sports, surfing, bodyboarding, snorkeling, and scuba diving. All the gear is easily available for rent from one of the beachfront stands. It's one of the country's best surfing areas, with the best waves between November and March.
The beach is large, so it never feels too crowded. There are a lot of beachfront stands selling all kinds of delicious local street food and a good number of small hotels and guesthouses if you want to stay overnight.
it's also known for its coral. The Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary is a preserved marine area and part of Hikkaduwa National Park, located just off the shoreline. It was created to protect the area's coral reefs and educate visitors about coral.
The city of Hikkaduwa is located about 100 kilometers to the south of Colombo. It is nearly 143 kilometers away from Galle. It can be reached through the following modes:
By Rail: Trains running from Colombo to Matara and go via Hikkaduwa. You can choose between different coaches offering varying levels of comfort. The train will make a pit stop at the Hikkaduwa railway station where you must get off.
By Road: Traveling to Hikkaduwa by taxi is by far the most expensive yet the most luxurious medium of travel. Apart from the taxis, the minibusses are also available to ferry larger groups of people to Hikkaduwa. You can board these taxis and minibusses at the Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport.
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