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Hikkaduwa, in south-west of Sri Lanka, is a large costal tourist area covering 11 villages [2] run by the Hikkaduwa Urban Council. Well known for its scenic beaches [ 3 ] , coral reef sanctuary , surfing and nightlife.
Hikkaduwa Beach: Hikkaduwa is a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka about 14 km (8.7 mi) northwest of Galle. It is Sri Lanka's most developed beach resort, well known for surfing and sea turtles. [10] The surrounding waters contain a coral sanctuary that is a large shallow body of water enclosed by a reef.
Hikkaduwa coral reef is a typical shallow fringing reef with an average depth of around 5 metres (16 ft). [2] The coral reef reduces the coastal erosion and forms a natural breakwater. [1] The coast of the national park extends four km. Generally the coast is narrow, ranging from 5–50 m according to the climatic conditions of the year.
Unawatuna is a coastal town in Galle district of Sri Lanka.Unawatuna is a major tourist attraction in Sri Lanka and known for its beach and corals. It is a suburb of Galle, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) southeast to the city center and approximately 108 kilometres (67 mi) south of Colombo.
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Hikkaduwa beeach with coral reefs. Hikkaduwa has become a mecca for Sri Lankan surfing. [20] During the Sri Lanka surf season, Hikkaduwa surf attracts thousands between November and March with a mix of shore breaks and reefs for all levels. [21] A part of the beach is known for its coral reefs, [2] one of the three Marine National Parks in Sri ...
Arugam Bay (Tamil: அறுகம் குடா, Sinhala: ආරුගම් බොක්ක ), known locally as "Arugam Kudah", is situated on the Indian Ocean in the dry zone of Sri Lanka's southeast coast, and a historic settlement of the ancient Batticaloa Territory (Mattakallappu Desam).
Dodanduwa is a coastal village situated in Galle District, Southern Province of Sri Lanka, integrated into Hikkaduwa Urban Council [1].. Dodanduwa is known for a Buddhist Island Hermitage where monks follow the strict Sri Lankan Forest Tradition (meditation and loneliness).