Hikkaduwa Beach, Sri Lanka
From series “Most Fabulous and Magic Beaches”Lenght: 1 500 meters.
Tourists who are going to visit the former Ceylon will be able to relax on the exotic beach in Hikkaduwa. A wide range of travelers know this picturesque Sri Lankan beach as the Orange beach. It owes its name to the sand of saturated orange color. The coast looks magnificent at sunset, when the sand is painted in rich golden hues.
The scenic beach is framed by thickets of exotic plants. It’s also worth noting that Hikkaduwa features a large-scale tourist infrastructure. There are many hotels, restaurants and cafes along the beach. Some parts of the coast are equipped with sun loungers and parasols. By nightfall, the beach turns into an open-air disco. During high season, incendiary parties with music and dancing are held there literally every night.
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Hikkaduwa Beach - interactive map
Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'Hatton National Bank' located in 0.55 km (
check the route on the map).
check the route on the map).
Fuel station: 'Hikkaduwa Fuel Station' in 0.77 km
Supermarket: 'Upali's Supermarket (MINI)' in 0.56 km
Parking: 'Gallage Engineers' in 4.69 km
Apotheek: 'Saranga Pharmacy' in 0.81 km
Police station: 'Hikkaduwa Police Station' in 1.23 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'mamas coral beach hotel & restaurant' in 0.51 km
Railway station: 'Hikkaduwa Railway Station' in 0.98 km
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