Hiriketiya

This small beach town, located in a bay near Dikwella, is quickly becoming one of the coolest beach destinations in Sri Lanka. Hiriketiya is all about surfing, and it contains some of the top surf towns in Sri Lanka. It's a cool small bay with a mushroom-like shape that offers very gentle waves for novices while also having a respectable left-hand point break for more experienced surfers. The hourly rate for renting a surfboard at the seaside rental shops is 500 LKR ($2.86 USD).

Spend some time exploring the nearby Dikwella Beach. Although not quite as beautiful as other beaches, it is nevertheless worthwhile to see. On this extensive expanse of golden sand, you won't have trouble finding some peaceful time. There are many tuk-tuks available to take you the rest of the way to Hiriketiya Bay from the Dikwella bus station. It merely takes 20 minutes to walk there or 5 minutes to drive there.

Location: Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka

Best time to visit: between January to March