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The island of Sri Lanka brings to you beaches that are popular for their beauty and surfing spots. One such cosy beach town in Sri Lanka is Hikkaduwa. Located in south-west Sri Lanka, Hikkaduwa is endowed with palm trees by the shorelines, clean blue waters all this alongside the backdrop of the warm sun.

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Situated on one of the best surfing cities in Sri Lanka, Turtle Beach in Hikkaduwa is a popular turtle-spotting attraction. Although the beach is famous for spending time with the turtles, Turtle Beach also boasts diving, snorkelling, and surfing activities. This location is perfect for closely witnessing marine life. Visitors can also spot turtles offshore when they come out to lay eggs.

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Hikkaduwa national park, located near Hikkaduwa town in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, is a marine national park, with a delightful variety of marine creatures. This zone is a low fringing coral reef, with a depth of 16 feet and length of 4 km. The site was established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1979 and later upgraded to a nature reserve in the year 1988. In September 2012, it was listed as a national park.

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Hikkaduwa lake, located in Hikkaduwa town, is an idyllic excursion spot in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. This lake is a crystal clear, natural lake, situated at a distance of 2 km from Baddegama road. The lake is rich in fauna. It is known to house a range of species of monitor lizards, colourful birds, fish, crocodiles and turtles. A natural biodiversity hotspot, Hikkaduwa lake gives utmost solace to those seeking leisure and rejuvenation.

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Akurala beach, located in Hikkaduwa is a beach on beach paradise. The sandy shores, immaculate reefs and clear water present a perfect beach experience. The seas run slow, and the dive is shallow, making it a swimmer’s delight.

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Discovered in the early 1960’s Hikkaduwa saw tourists from across the globe flooding the city. Narigama is one such famous beach on the coast of Hikkaduwa. Narigama presents serenity at its best; the mornings are quiet with a good view of the sunrise and the time before sunset gets breezy followed by gorgeous orange skies overlooking the sea. There are hammocks, live seafood counters, drinks to keep you cosy under the sun and warm locals to guide you through in Narigama.

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Nestled in the heart of Galle, amidst many of the local landmarks, Pitiwella Beach is a secluded beach, perfect for tourists who crave to get some time alone. There are a plethora of homestays, hotels, and beach resorts offering splendid scenic views if tourists want to spend a holiday here.

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The clear water, shipwrecks underwater, and rich coral life make Hikkaduwa an excellent location for snorkelling. Shallow beaches mean Hikkaduwa is ideal for beginners, and dive shops here offer PADI courses for novices. Divers can snorkel only 200 metres offshore of Hikkaduwa and spot reef sharks in the deeper coral patches. Photographers get the opportunity to capture photographs of nudibranchs, crabs, electric rays, sea moths and the like here as well.

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For people who do not want to get into the water, glass bottom boat rides are a great way of exploring the coral reefs at Hikkaduwa. While out on the water, tourists have the chance to spot sea turtles, and the glass bottom makes it possible to explore the 70 varieties of reefs, tropical fish, and marine life through the floor of the boat.

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The area surrounding the Madu river is covered by a mangrove forest that spans over 60 hectares and houses 14 species of mangroves. The over two-hour-long boat safari takes visitors through the woods. Passengers on these safaris can get to spot some of the over 300 species of life in the forest. The mangroves around the river are home to over 111 species of birds, 31 species of reptiles, and over 50 species of butterflies, and 19 of the over 300 species found here are endemic. A safari on the Madu river promises to be an unforgettable experience.

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Hikkaduwa offers surf spots for different levels of surfers within walking distance of each other. Nagarima Beach towards the south, with its shallow, sand-bottomed waves, is great for beginners, while the jetty to the north offers a greater challenge. The waters at Hikkaduwa have breaks of various sizes, getting bigger towards the north. November to April is the surfing season here, and the beach is lined with surf shops during the season.

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With architectural features similar to a church, the Buddhist temple of Sri Pushparama is popular among devotees and is recognised as an archaeological site. The front facade of this temple and its doors and windows are similar to colonial churches. Inside the temple are two wooden staircases that lead up to a balcony running around the inner hall. Visitors can also check out the giant statue of the reclining Buddha in the temple compound.

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The Tsunami Museum at Hikkaduwa is a reminder of the tsunami that hit Sri Lanka on Boxing Day in 2004. The museum recounts how the tsunami affected local communities and also narrates their resilience and return to normalcy following the disaster. There are models of how the wave came into being and photographs of the aftermath. With personal accounts put up on the walls, visitors to this museum are in for a moving experience.

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This hatchery is a great place to catch sight of the endangered species of sea turtles that visit Sri Lanka. The hatchery protects eggs laid on local beaches and serves as a rehabilitation centre for injured turtles. Visitors get to experience the process behind rehabilitating and taking care of these turtles and may also get the opportunity to release some hatchlings back into the Indian Ocean.

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This town on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka has a vibrant nightlife, with bars on the beach. Funky de Bar hosts beach parties on Thursday nights, while the Surf Control Rooftop Lounge offers a quieter experience. Hikkaduwa is home to sports bars, and locations like Mambo’s Bar hosts extravagant parties as well. The town draws energetic and enthusiastic party-goers, and tourists can have some of the best nights of their lives here.