Hiriketiya Bay: worth the detour?
A palm-ringed horseshoe cove near Dickwella with two waves in 500 metres: a soft sandy middle for beginners and a fast left reef off the rocks. Boutique. A palm-ringed horseshoe cove near Dickwella with two waves in 500 metres: a soft sandy middle for beginners and a fast left reef off the rocks. Boutique stays and brunch cafes.
The case for going
A palm-ringed horseshoe cove near Dickwella with two waves in 500 metres: a soft sandy middle for beginners and a fast left reef off the rocks. Boutique stays and brunch cafes ring the bay. Season Nov to Apr.
Right now, the inter-monsoon: short showers, festive Avurudu energy with peak domestic crowds mid-month, and the first flat, glassy days at Arugam Bay.
Before you set off
Getting there: 5 min from Dickwella town, about 40 min east of Matara by bus or tuk-tuk.
Entry: Free.
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