17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Sunset with evening

Hikkaduwa is a seaside resort town in southwestern Sri Lanka. It’s known for its strong surf and beaches, including palm-dotted Hikkaduwa Beach, lined with restaurants and bars. The shallow waters opposite Hikkaduwa Beach shelter the Hikkaduwa National Park, which is a coral sanctuary and home to marine turtles and exotic fish.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2019
Date Uploaded: 09.2019
Photo Location: Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
Camera: Canon EOS 750D
Copyright: © Kisalka Rajapaksha