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THE SURFING JEWEL OF THE SOUTH: DIKWELLA

The bijou town of Dikwella is situated in the south and is popular for surfing and yoga getaways.

Chic boutiques and restaurants have been popping up over the past few years becoming a tourist stop that you don’t want to miss.

The town is really small and convenient that guests can essentially cover most of the major spots in a 20 min walk.

The Hiriketiya beach of Dikwella is a cozy spot to kick back and relax or just to surf.

The sea is amazingly clear with several spots to rent surf boards; also, given the rising popularity of the waves, more and more surfers find this an amazing destination to visit.

Also, in the vicinity is the Dondra Lighthouse which is just a mere 15 min ride away from Dikwella and is popularly known as the most southern tip of Sri Lanka.

Just on the outskirts of Dikwella, is one of their well renowned tourist spot, the Hummanaya blowhole.

The power of the build-up of water gushes into a narrow opening of a rock which blast torrential waters that can reach heights of 36 meters!

Whether you are just looking to sightsee or seeking something more adventurous, Dikwella is definitely a spot you can’t miss.

 

 

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