Where to go — our favourite places for this experience, ready to fit into a route that suits your dates and pace.
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Mirissa
Mirissa is a south-coast bay near Weligama, with a sandy beach, fishing harbour and seasonal marine-wildlife excursions offshore.
Mirissa dolphin photograph
Mirissa whale photograph - 02
Dondra
Dondra Head is the southernmost headland of Sri Lanka, marked by a lighthouse near the town of Devinuwara.
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Kalpitiya
Kalpitiya lies between the Indian Ocean and Puttalam Lagoon, with fishing settlements, lagoon landscapes and seasonal water-based activities.
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Galle
Galle is a southern port city whose historic fort, religious buildings and trading streets reflect its long Indian Ocean connections.
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Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa is a southwest-coast town with beach tourism, surf breaks and a marine national park protecting a nearshore reef.
Good to know
South and West Coast: generally November to April.
These are broad seasonal guides, not guarantees. October and November can be unsettled across parts of the island, and Kalpitiya, the north coast and offshore reefs can follow their own conditions. Swimming, surfing, diving and boat trips always depend on local safety advice, and marine sightings are never guaranteed.
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