Hikkaduwa is one of the famous beach resorts in the south coast of the Island. The beautiful Coral Reef in shallow water, protected by a rock formation is an excellent place for viewing the corals. Denizens of fantastically beautiful coral fish swimming among them attracts many for snorkeling, diving. Tourists interested in viewing them can do so from the comforts of a glass-bottomed boat. Bright batiks, masks, jewelry and other crafts are sold all along Hikkaduwa’s Galle Road strip. Surfers find the break at Hikkaduwa to their fancy. For those who are more adventurous can go for diving to the Black Coral Gardens, beyond the Coral Reef in deep waters, only deep divers could see and admire or they could go for wreck diving to several ship wrecks close to Hikkaduwa. Several hotels are providing facilities for Deep Sea fishing trips and there are several Diving Schools with “PADI†Dive Masters conducting classes.
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