Beach holidays are meant to be fun; sure lazing on soft sandy shores or building sand castles with the kids offer hours of enjoyment, but there is so much more that you can do, especially when visiting the tropical paradise of Sri Lanka! The South Coast of the island is one of the most popular places in this regard with idyllic coastal towns providing charming escapes. One such getaway by the sea is Hikkaduwa where you can look forward to many activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family. There are plenty of accommodation options here and if you are looking for a reasonably priced hotel in Hikkaduwa by the beach then Bansei by Hotel J is an ideal option worth considering.
Once you have settled in, it is time to decide what of the many activities on offer you are going to indulge in. Water sports are plentiful here and the coral and marine life found in and around the coast make it an ideal spot for snorkelling and diving especially during the periods between November to April, mainly due to the fact that the monsoons should have passed by then. This period is also popular for another thrilling water sport; surfing.
The area is also well known for the Hikkaduwa Coral Gardens. Though this wonderful coral repository has lost much of its former grandeur, it nevertheless is a sight that one can enjoy while on a glass-bottomed boat excursion. For a boat ride of a different kind you can opt to take a canoe along Hikkaduwa Lake. A great activity for couples, canoeing gives you a chance to have a leisurely journey on the water where one can see a wide range of birds and other wildlife too from monkeys to monitor lizards.
For some local sightseeing you can also make a trip from Hikkaduwa to nearby attractions such as the Moonstone Mines in Mitiyagoda and the Seenigama Vihara (temple), while if you visit during what is known as the “Hikka-Fest” you can enjoy partying the night away on the beach!
Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.
