Hiriketiya Beach

The story

Hiriketiya is a small, picture-perfect crescent bay framed by palm trees and turquoise water. Once a quiet fishing cove, it has become a favourite surf and yoga retreat while still keeping a laid-back village feel. The left-hand reef break peels gently along the bay, and the beachfront cafés serve smoothie bowls and fresh seafood between sessions.

Highlights

• Gentle left-hand reef break
• Palm-fringed crescent bay
• Beachfront cafés and yoga shalas
• Laid-back surf village atmosphere

Things to do here

1. 1Take a beginner surf lesson in the mellow bay
2. 2Join a sunrise beach yoga session
3. 3Swim and snorkel in the calm inner bay
4. 4Fresh seafood lunch at a beachfront shack
5. 5Day trip to nearby Dondra Head lighthouse
6. 6Sunset drinks overlooking the horseshoe bay