Article Swimming in Hikkaduwa
Beach of two faces
The beach in Hikkaduwa is one of the most famous in Sri Lanka, so it is not surprising that there is a lively tourist industry. However, the area here is low, so compared to the crowds in various resorts in the Mediterranean, there are still fewer visitors.
Accommodation in Hikkaduwa, Japan
Along the beach in Hikkaduwa you will find mainly simple accommodation and bars. Some of them look quite romantic.
Beach view
Even in the central part of the beach, there is a relatively private atmosphere without crowds in several places.
Sri Lankan fishermen
Here in Hikkaduwa, a number of special fishing poles are kept, and the locals are still catching fish here in the old age.
The northern part of Hikkaduwa beach
The northern part of Hikkaduwa beach looks quite cramped in several places – the development in the form of bars sometimes leads almost to the sea.
Southern part of the beach
The opposite is the southern part of the beach, which in some places is up to 100 meters wide
Fishing boats in Hikkaduwa
You can go miles south, meeting fishermen rather than tourists. If you have a lot of stamina you can walk to the side Dodanduwa, where the Coconut Island is known
Huge waves in Hikkaduwa
Here, too, there are often huge waves into which only the braver swimmers venture