Hikkaduwa

Located 98 km south of Colombo, Hikkaduwa is one of the most popular beach resorts of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's only marine sanctuary is located here. It is an ideal place for nature lovers with its abundant corals and tropical fishes. Hikkaduwa has something to offer to everyone-coral for snorkellers, waves for surfers and white pristine beaches for those who want to relax and enjoy Sun and sand.The Bonefasta corals found in the Galle Unawatuna costal area is considered the most valuable coral rocks. There are 35 special kinds of live corals can be found in this area. In addition there are another 300 rare kinds also can be found.

These beautiful sceneric coral areas can be visited in Hikkaduwa sea area by glass fitted boats. In this area stones with the shape of butterfly and other flying insects also can be found. Around Sri Lanka 183 coral rocks are identified in the coastal belts. Out of these around 170 can be found in Hikkaduwa Stone flower garden. Out of this stone garden 25 are special verities which belong to only Hikkaduwa area. Unawatuna coral rock is identified by two names Depadrus and thotatus. It is the only coral rock identified by two names. These types of corals were introduced to world by a Portugees aquantic resource scientist. There are around 200 types of star fish also living in this area.