{"id":3433,"date":"2019-06-27T13:47:30","date_gmt":"2019-06-27T13:47:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eatsandretreats.com\/travel\/?page_id=3433"},"modified":"2019-06-27T13:47:30","modified_gmt":"2019-06-27T13:47:30","slug":"hikkaduwa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eatsandretreats.com\/travel\/sri-lanka\/where-to-stay\/hikkaduwa\/","title":{"rendered":"Hikkaduwa Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hikkaduwa Guide<\/h2>\n

Hikkaduwa is Sri Lanka\u2019s original hippy hangout and was a popular spot among the psychedelic crowd of the 70s. Located on the south coast of Sri Lanka, the town is home to some of the country\u2019s most spectacular coastline, with an Insta-worthy beach that draws surfers from far and wide.<\/span><\/p>\n

The area was devastated by the 2004 tsunami, which wiped out the town\u2019s infrastructure entirely. Since then, the town has gotten back on its feet and is, once again, a thriving and popular destination in Sri Lanka. Today, this chilled-out beach town is best known for surf, snorkelling, scuba and parties, making it a popular choice among young travellers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hikkaduwa is a dream for beach bums, surfers and partgoers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n
Price<\/th>\nGood for<\/th>\nAirport<\/th>\nKids<\/th>\nCulture<\/th>\nBeaches<\/th>\nDining<\/th>\nNightlife<\/th>\nSurf<\/th>\nSafari<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
$$<\/span><\/td>\nWatersports, beaches, nightlife<\/td>\n91 miles<\/td>\n* *\u00a0 *\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n*\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n*\u00a0***<\/span><\/td>\n** *\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n*\u00a0*\u00a0* *<\/span><\/td>\n** **<\/span><\/td>\n**<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

What\u2019s Hikkaduwa known for?<\/h2>\n

Aside from its gorgeous beach, Hikkaduwa is best known for its epic surf, vibrant coral reefs and buzzing nightlife scene. The area is also very popular among snorkelers and scuba divers, who come to experience the thriving marine ecosystems off the coast. This pleasure-town by the sea is home to fantastic restaurants, lively bars and glorious scenery, making this one of the most popular holiday destinations in Sri Lanka.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who should go to Hikkaduwa?<\/h2>\n

Hikkaduwa draws a young, energetic crowd who come to surf, chill, and party on the sand. If you\u2019re travelling as a family, don\u2019t write the area off yet – the golden beach is the ideal place for a relaxed vacation with the kids.<\/span><\/p>\n