This sleepy village is located about 40km from Colombo, the commercial capital of the country, and is neatly tucked away in the middle of a thriving coconut plantation. This location has awarded the beach with its postcard-like qualities where the stretch of golden sand is fringed by a row of stooping coconut trees. It is more than a mere tourist attraction, being a highly functioning fishing village as well. Thus, things to do in Wadduwa are extensive and varied.
One of the key activities to do here, if you are an early riser, is to see the day’s catch being brought in. walking to the beach as early as 5 in the morning, you will see the little boats coming back home, and families and merchants flocking to the beach to get the best of the day’s catch. Another activity that you can partake here is to witness toddy tapping. It is an alcoholic beverage much like the local arrack that is tapped from palm trees. The process of tapping is both dangerous and unique while sipping on toddy served in a coconut shell right under the tree is an experience not to be missed. If you happen to be staying at a place like Club Suites by Blue Water you might be tempted to spend the entire day by the pool or at the beach. But you must venture inwards and explore the cultural aspects that Wadduwa has to offer. Being only a few minutes from Kalutara, you can easily visit the Kalutara bodhiya, a key place of worship for the Buddhists of the country, or go South and pay a visit to Brief gardens, the home of world renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa. Whatever the direction you walk in, or even if you do not budge from Wadduwa itself, it is sure to create a great vacation.
Caleb Falcon is a travel writer who specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.
