[2025 Hikkaduwa Attraction] Travel Guide for Hikkaduwa Beach (Updated Mar)

Hikkaduwa is one of the oldest beaches in Sri Lanka and one of the most popular tourist areas in Sri Lanka. One of the highlights here is the "Underwater Coral Park", where visitors can sit in glass boats and admire corals and swimming fish. Hekkaduwa attracts countless tourists with its unique beach culture, stunning ocean views and a stretch of coastal train from Colombo to Hekkaduwa. 1. History This beach was discovered by a group of hippies in the 1970s, so it is heavily influenced by the more casual culture of hippies. 2. Status Quo There are no resort hotels here, most of them are family hotels. The peak tourist season from November to April of the following year makes the whole town of Hikkaduwa extraordinarily lively, and diving and surfing enthusiasts from all over the world come here for vacation.