Hikkaduwa
Southern · Galle
Hikkaduwa is a Sri Lankan travel destination known for beach, surfing, coral, nightlife.
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Hikkaduwa
Quick facts
Ideal stay
1 to 3 nights
Stay length
1-4 nights (2 recommended)
Timezone
Asia/Colombo
Elevation
7 m
Tourism region
South West Coast (Galle District Beaches)
Budget level
Budget to midrange
Recommended pace
Relaxed
Popularity
6/10
Crowd level
Moderate
Difficulty
Easy
Coordinates
6.140753, 80.102818
Data status
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Linked attractions
13
Connectivity
Internet quality
Good
Mobile coverage
Good
Airports
Nearest airport
Koggala Airport (KCT)
Distance from airport
~35 km
Recommended arrival airport
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Recommended departure airport
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
History
Hikkaduwa's coral reef made it Sri Lanka's original beach resort, drawing travellers on the 1970s overland trail before mass tourism followed. Its reef sanctuary — declared a national park in 2002 — and its surf points keep it a lively fixture of the southwest coast despite tsunami damage in 2004.
Climate
tropical coastal
Best time to visit
Best months
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Good for
Interest scores
Beach
9/10
Photography
8/10
Adventure
8/10
Relaxation
8/10
Nightlife
7/10
Nature
5/10
Culture
5/10
Food
5/10
Hidden gem
5/10
Wildlife
3/10
Shopping
3/10
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