Hikkaduwa Featured in CNN Travel’s Top 20 Idyllic Beaches in Asia – Get The ‘Hikka’ Fever!

Planning a vacation to Sri Lanka, the beautiful little island nation in the Indian Ocean? Excited about visiting its famous golden beaches? Make sure to not miss Hikkaduwa among your beach exploration then. Why? Because this gorgeous beach has been listed among CNN Travel’s Top 20 Idyllic Beaches in Asia! Yep, that’s right, CNN placed Hikkaduwa on the 10th Spot among the category “For Action”. Described as “one of Sri Lanka’s most popular beach destinations” Hikkaduwa or “Hikka” as it’s lovingly nicknamed by the locals, is situated within the southern province of the island; about 2 hours away from commercial capital, Colombo. The destination is a favourite among luxury travellers, families and backpackers alike, and there are plenty of accommodation options to suit all of them ranging from high-end resorts to hostels and villas in Hikkaduwa, the likes of the Yoho Bed. And if you’re wondering about what to do in Hikka, the options are many! Describing Hikkaduwa as a “Surf Mecca”, CNN went on to state that the beach is home to “a dozen reef breaks” and “plenty of sea corals to keep snorkelers happy”.