Thursday, November 3, 2011

Sri Lanka's spectacular scenic beauty is rivaled by the wonders of her underwater world.

Sri Lanka is endowed with so many beautiful beaches. the unspoilt white sand beaches lined with swaying palm trees, the great surf & sand dunes. To glimpse the country's thriving coral reefs and their myriad multi-hued inhabitants, perfect resorts include Beruwela, Bentota, Mount Lavinia, Negombo and Hikkaduwa. Meanwhile exploring coral reefs; the beautiful under water flora in Sri Lanka Unawatuna in Galle claims to be among the top 15 beaches in the world.
For a perfect beach experience with water sports catch some waves surfing at hikkaduwa, Midigama and particularly Arugam bay (near Potuvil), which also offers water skiing and yachting. With a wide range of excellent surfing locations on both the east and southwest coast (each suitable at different times of year according to the monsoon seasons), Sri Lanka is a year-round surfing destination. 
Sri Lanka has been recognized by the international surfing community for some time now, with the east coast's Arugambay boasting an annual international surfing competition.

Alternatively, windsurfing is a popular activity, which brings much fun and tests your competitive skills. Windsurfing races are held mainly on the southeastern coast in Bentota, Beruwela, Kalutara and Negombo.

Sri Lankan warm seas house thousands of marine species for the fascination of any scuba diver. The recreational coral reefs around the island range from depth 5-10 meters to 40 meters. Many ancient wrecks, caves and special reef formations will make a diver to experience best of scuba diving.

Sri Lanka is becoming a major spot for watching whales and dolphins. Sri Lanka is situated within international whaling commission’s protected zone in Indian Ocean. Of the 80 species of cetaceans observed and identified worldwide, 26 are found in the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal.

West coast in locations from Alankuda beach in Kalpitiya, Mirissa or Dondra point of down south, east coast of Trincomalee in sri lanka is the main ports of whale and dolphin watching in sri lanka. whale and dolphin sightings are additionally available in the western coastal cities of alutgama, ambalangoda and hikkaduwa.
 
In Sri Lanka not just water sports, you could socialize with the warm friendly people out there and move to the sunny vibes emitting from this beautiful and tropical culture.





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