·       Hikkaduwa National Park

Hikkaduwa’s over exploited marine national park stretches along the northern end of the beach. The coral Garden here is considered to be the best out of all such coral gardens found in Asia. There is a reef of lime stones running parallel to the coast. The corals are in between this line of lime stones and the coast the sea up to about 200 meters from the coast is very shallow. The reef of lime stones protects the corals from high tide. The coral type found mostly here is the type locally called “Gampara”. These corals are found in various forms, shapes and colors. They are a very fascinating sight especially, when there is bright sunlight which gives a very cleaver view of the corals, you see some corals in the shape of a cabbage leaf, some are like a lady’s fan, since there is no silt, and corals can grow in their natural from and color.

·       Surfing

The conditions for surfing are at their best from November to April. Over the years Hikkaduwa has spread south, absorbing several hamlets. The best spot for surfing in Hikkaduwa is a short distance from the marine sanctuary off the beach of Wevala and Narigama. Here there are no very large waves but instead accommodating breaks that seldom become frightening. That is why beginners, who need to feel safe in order to progress with confidence, get on so well at Hikkaduwa.