South Coast

Whale Watching in Mirissa Sum up Go whale watching in Sri Lanka, acclaimed as one of the best places in the world to see whales. Spot dolphins, sperm whales and blue whales near Mirissa. The island’s shoreline lies unusually close to the continental shelf, the point when the ocean floor drops dramatically and where larger […]

Mulgirigala Rock Temple Sum up Mulgirigala Rock Temple is perched on an enormous boulder more than 200m high and is one of the finest cultural sites in the south of Sri Lanka as well as offering a chance for some decent exercise. The rocky crag, found 17km north-west of Tangalle, nestles in a coconut grove and

Secrets of Cinnamon Sum up The fragrant spice cinnamon, over which many a war has been fought, is a treasured commodity that has even been mentioned in religious books of old. Today there are a few varieties of cinnamon, but Ceylon Cinnamon or true cinnamon, is the much sought after specimen. Duration: 2 hours Best Time:

6 Best Water-Sport Activities in Sri Lanka Sum up The tropical island of Sri Lanka is a great place for water-sports, with hundreds of miles of beaches and some major rivers offering the chance to soak up the sun and have fun. Discover just some of the best activities on the water in Sri Lanka:

Scuba Diving in Sri Lanka Sum up Sri Lanka’s western, southern and eastern coastal belts are prime spots for scuba diving. Swim through the alluring turquoise water in the shallows and watch colourful tropical fish dart through the intricate corals, before heading out to the deeper waters of the Indian Ocean and diving in search

Surfing in Sri Lanka Sum up Sri Lanka is a fantastic choice for a surfing holiday, boasting great surf points all along its south coast. Arugam Bay in the south-east is considered one of the top ten surf spots in the world. Surfing along the west coast centres around Hikkaduwa.  Duration: N/A Best Time: December to

Take a Sri Lanka surfing lesson Sum up Learn to surf the waves at Weligama Bay on Sri Lanka’s blissful south coast with the extra assurance of your own instructor to guide you every step of the way. Duration: 2 hours Best Time: December to April Additional Information Whether you are a beginner or seeking

Rekawa Turtle Watch Sum up Sri Lanka is globally recognised as one of the few places in the world where you can observe marine turtles in their natural habitat. Five out of seven of the world’s marine turtle species are found in Sri Lanka and come ashore in Rekawa to lay eggs, including green, loggerhead,