Hikkaduwa Beach
Sri Lanka
The beach of Hikkaduwa is situated 98 km from Colombo towards the south of Sri Lanka. This fun coastal town, 14 km away from Galle was the first (1960’s) of Sri Lanka’s beautiful beaches to be discovered by tourists. Snorkelling and diving in the clear waters are a major past-time along this stretch and is the most environmentally friendly way to see the colourful fish that dart around. The coral sanctuary found along the coast of Hikkaduwa is a large shallow body of water enclosed by a reef, decorated with layers of multi coloured corals, and is home to countless numbers of vibrantly coloured fish. Off the beach there is a collection of small islets surrounded by beautiful coral formations.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Hikkaduwa Beach
Welcome, coastal analysts, to Hikkaduwa Beach. As you step onto this highly kinetic, pulsating stretch of coastline, you are standing at the historical epicenter of Sri Lanka's independent travel and surf culture. …
Listen in the app2The Physics of the Surf Break
Cast your gaze out toward the surfers lining up in the water. The quality of a surf destination is dictated by specific sub-aquatic geomorphology. …
Listen in the app3The Fragile Coral Sanctuary
Let us walk slightly northward to the designated Coral Sanctuary zone. Coral reefs are the rainforests of the ocean, harboring intense biodiversity within a tiny fraction of the marine environment. …
Listen in the app4The Architecture of the Surf Shack
Turn your attention inland to the dense strip of commerce bordering the sand. The architecture here is distinctly informal and improvised. …
Listen in the app5Giant Sea Turtles in the Shallows
Wade carefully into the shallow waters at the edge of the reef. Hikkaduwa is renowned for the presence of massive, wild sea turtles that approach the shoreline with surprising comfort. …
Listen in the app6The Night Economy and Coastal Erosion
As the sun sets, Hikkaduwa transitions rapidly from a sporting arena into a vibrant nightlife hub. Fire dancers spin burning poi on the sand, and the volume of the beach clubs increases. …
Listen in the app7Synthesis of the Surf Hub
As we reach the end of our walk through the heart of Hikkaduwa, let us synthesize our findings. This is a place defined by intensity. …
Listen in the app8Hikkaduwa Beach
We conclude our analytical journey through Hikkaduwa Beach. The rhythmic thumping of the bass from the cafes and the relentless crash of the surf will ring in our ears long after we leave. …
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What is Hikkaduwa Beach?
Hikkaduwa Beach is a place in Sri Lanka with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 6.1377, 80.0991 |
| Last updated |
