Citrus Hikkaduwa (Aamaya Reef) is ideally located along the Hikkaduwa beach stretch which is approximately 100km south of the city of Colombo. Hikkaduwa is widely known among the locals and tourists for beach parties and fiestas the latest being the Hikkaduwa Beach Fest that is held annually attracting thousands of people. The area is filled with night life activities and the beach is always your neighbor. Travelers will encounter the southern culture while walking around town and can also visit the various cafes, bars hand made jewelery, local artwork and batiks.

Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa is located 99 km south of Colombo in the southern coastal belt of Sri Lanka.

Reaching Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa can be reached by Colombo-Galle main road as well as by the southern railway line running from Colombo to Matara.

Hikkaduwa Beach
Hikkaduwa is a popular beach resort in the south western coastal belt of Sri Lanka replete with lovely palm fringed bay beaches. Hikkaduwa beach affords ample opportunities for water sports, diving & snorkeling. While Hikkaduwa has earned a reputation as a safe surfing beach, diving enthusiasts that get excited by four shipwrecks at Hikkaduwa are supported by dive shops offering PADI courses and equipment.
Hikkaduwa beach could be crowded during the season, but then, still it isn't overcrowded.

Hikkaduwa Marine Sanctuary
Hikkaduwa Bay Beach is of shallow waters encompassed by a reef. It's a marine sanctuary: a multitude of species of fish and large turtles are found herein. Colorful fish that dart about in the coral formations can be viewed in a glass-bottomed boat too.

Accomodation options
The resort area stretching more than 4km is studded with hotels, shops, bars, restaurants, guesthouses and seasonal night clubs.