{"id":77847,"date":"2025-08-11T13:32:58","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T11:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travander.nl\/?p=77847"},"modified":"2025-08-22T10:34:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T08:34:44","slug":"tips-for-hiriketiya-sri-lanka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travander.nl\/en\/tips-voor-hiriketiya-sri-lanka\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka: the surf spot with chill vibes and tropical beaches"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"77847\" class=\"elementor elementor-77847\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-db328fd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"5523\" data-id=\"db328fd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a1dfc4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a1dfc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Hiriketiya might just be the coziest coastal town in Sri Lanka. While the south coast is full of hidden gems, the laid-back surf vibe of Hiriketiya is truly unique and incredibly appealing. This small bay, tucked away between palm trees and surrounded by crystal-clear waters, is a place where you\u2019ll effortlessly want to stay for days. Discover the most beautiful beaches in and around Hiriketiya, catch your first wave during a surf session, or settle in at one of the many trendy spots for a smoothie bowl or fresh seafood curry. Hiriketiya is the south coast destination where you\u2019ll spend your days carrying your surfboard under your arm, doing yoga at sunrise, and fully enjoying tropical beach days. It\u2019s laid-back yet lively, with cozy hangouts for great food and parties that go late into the night. In this article, I\u2019m sharing my best tips on what to do, where to eat and drink, and the best places to stay that you definitely shouldn\u2019t miss.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-31b06cc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"55284\" data-id=\"31b06cc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-84c57bf\" data-eae-slider=\"95311\" data-id=\"84c57bf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9988045 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9988045\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Hiriketiya-Beach-tips.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-77931\" alt=\"Hiriketiya Beach tips\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Hiriketiya-Beach-tips.jpg 900w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Hiriketiya-Beach-tips-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Hiriketiya-Beach-tips-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Hiriketiya-Beach-tips-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Hiriketiya-Beach-tips-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Waves crashing onto the shore at Hiriketiya Beach<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-68e284e\" data-eae-slider=\"95960\" data-id=\"68e284e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14b513c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"14b513c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Wat-te-doen-Hiriketiya-tips-576x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-77918\" alt=\"What to do Hiriketiya tips\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Wat-te-doen-Hiriketiya-tips-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Wat-te-doen-Hiriketiya-tips-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Wat-te-doen-Hiriketiya-tips-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Wat-te-doen-Hiriketiya-tips.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">The stunning bay of Hiriketiya<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-6eacdd3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"43717\" data-id=\"6eacdd3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad5b783 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad5b783\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What to do in Hiriketiya: the best tips and activities<\/h2><p>When you're travelling to Hiriketiya during your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/en\/sri-lanka-itinerary-3-weeks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">round trip in Sri Lanka<\/a><\/strong> then there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019re coming for the relaxed surf vibes and tropical beaches. Maybe you\u2019ve already seen many of Sri Lanka\u2019s famous highlights and just want to take it easy for a while. Feet in the sand, a fresh coconut in hand, and the sound of the waves in the background\u2026 I totally get it! But there are still a few things you really shouldn\u2019t miss when visiting Hiriketiya. From catching your first wave to exploring hidden beaches and indulging at cozy hotspots, these are my top tips for an amazing time in this charming bay.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-61781fa elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"79262\" data-id=\"61781fa\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b050323\" data-eae-slider=\"98144\" data-id=\"b050323\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-152cbd8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"152cbd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/leren-surfen-in-hiriketiya.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-76623\" alt=\"learning-surfing-in-hiriketiya\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/leren-surfen-in-hiriketiya.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/leren-surfen-in-hiriketiya-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Learning to surf in Hiriketiya<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e5a38c8\" data-eae-slider=\"35800\" data-id=\"e5a38c8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbab0c1 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fbab0c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blue-Beach-Island.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-77911\" alt=\"Blue Beach Island\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blue-Beach-Island.jpg 900w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blue-Beach-Island-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blue-Beach-Island-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blue-Beach-Island-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blue-Beach-Island-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Things to do in Hiriketiya: discover Blue Beach Island<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-4ba8497 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"89132\" data-id=\"4ba8497\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e18bbdc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e18bbdc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>1. Learning to surf in Hiriketiya<\/h3><p>The bay of Hiriketiya Beach is the perfect spot to learn surfing because it\u2019s compact and sheltered. The waves here are usually small and gently roll onto the shore. Of course, you can surf further along the bay where the waves are bigger, but that\u2019s not the place for beginners. Along the beach, you\u2019ll find several surf schools where you can rent a board or book a lesson. I paid about 5,000 Sri Lankan rupees for a 1.5-hour surf lesson. On the beach, they first explain how to paddle, and then how to stand up on your board. It might seem easy, but once you\u2019re in the water, you\u2019ll realize it\u2019s a bit trickier to get all the steps right. That said, it\u2019s incredibly fun, and speaking for myself, definitely something I\u2019d love to do again. And here\u2019s a tip: go in the morning. It\u2019s usually less crowded then, and the conditions are ideal for catching your first waves.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-25e64dd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"29549\" data-id=\"25e64dd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d51dfb1\" data-eae-slider=\"89062\" data-id=\"d51dfb1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41fe12e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"41fe12e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Surfles-Hiriketiya-Beach.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-77920\" alt=\"Surf lesson Hiriketiya Beach\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Surfles-Hiriketiya-Beach.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Surfles-Hiriketiya-Beach-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Surfles-Hiriketiya-Beach-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Surf lesson in Hiriketiya<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4b8e43e\" data-eae-slider=\"31796\" data-id=\"4b8e43e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e732be3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e732be3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Surfen-in-Hiriketiya-576x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-77904\" alt=\"Surfing in Hiriketiya\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Surfen-in-Hiriketiya-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Surfen-in-Hiriketiya-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Surfen-in-Hiriketiya-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Surfen-in-Hiriketiya.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Advanced surfers in the middle of the bay<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5808561\" data-eae-slider=\"5164\" data-id=\"5808561\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e3e163 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0e3e163\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Surfen-baai-Hiriketiya.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-77921\" alt=\"Surfing bay Hiriketiya\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Surfen-baai-Hiriketiya.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Surfen-baai-Hiriketiya-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Surfen-baai-Hiriketiya-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Much more surfers at afternoon<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-d69a4e4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"44545\" data-id=\"d69a4e4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68622b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68622b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>2. Discover Nilwella Beach and Blue Beach Island<\/h3><p>Just under a ten-minute drive from Hiriketiya lies the peaceful Nilwella Beach. It\u2019s a small, golden sandy beach where you\u2019ll hardly run into other travelers. You might have seen it on social media before, this is the spot where a narrow sandbank connects the mainland to a small, photogenic island called Blue Beach Island. Nilwella Beach isn\u2019t really a place for a relaxed beach day, but it\u2019s definitely a great spot to cool off with a refreshing swim.<\/p><p>When you walk across the narrow sandbank to Blue Beach Island, look out for a sign that says \u2018entrance.\u2019 From there, you can follow a path through lush green forests that winds across the island. The trail takes you past stunning views of the Indian Ocean, with palm trees leaning over the coast and stretching out above the sea. Eventually, you\u2019ll reach a rocky area where you can relax with a cool breeze in your hair. Take it all in before heading back to Nilwella Beach. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1cd7414 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"39819\" data-id=\"1cd7414\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e37c604\" data-eae-slider=\"93248\" data-id=\"e37c604\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e79754 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5e79754\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nilwella-Beach-Sri-Lanka-576x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-77905\" alt=\"Nilwella Beach Sri Lanka\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nilwella-Beach-Sri-Lanka-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nilwella-Beach-Sri-Lanka-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nilwella-Beach-Sri-Lanka-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nilwella-Beach-Sri-Lanka.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">The sandbank from Nilwella Beach to Blue Beach Island<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4d713be\" data-eae-slider=\"99434\" data-id=\"4d713be\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5afff69 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5afff69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blue-Beach-Island-Hiriketiya.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-77910\" alt=\"Blue Beach Island Hiriketiya\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blue-Beach-Island-Hiriketiya.jpg 900w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blue-Beach-Island-Hiriketiya-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blue-Beach-Island-Hiriketiya-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blue-Beach-Island-Hiriketiya-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blue-Beach-Island-Hiriketiya-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">View from the rocks on Blue Beach Island<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-0cfd512 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"69269\" data-id=\"0cfd512\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-414eb19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"414eb19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>3. Relax among the swaying palm trees at Silent Beach<\/h3><p>Silent Beach lives up to its name, you\u2019ll find pure tranquility here. There are no busy beach bars or rows of sunbeds, just a wide stretch of sand lined with swaying palm trees and the sea. There are a handful of sunbeds, around ten, that you can rent from a local on the beach. So make sure to bring your own towel, plenty of snacks, and water, because there are basically no facilities at this beach.<\/p><p>Silent Beach is tucked away on Sri Lanka\u2019s south coast, near Tangalle, about a 30-minute drive from Hiriketiya. It\u2019s without a doubt the most beautiful beach I\u2019ve visited in Sri Lanka. The sand is soft, the water a clear blue, and the swaying palm trees make it feel like an idyllic paradise. With a bit of luck, you might have the beach almost all to yourself if you arrive early. Swimming is possible in some spots, but the sea can often be rough, so be sure to stay cautious if you decide to take a dip.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8c381c8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"62860\" data-id=\"8c381c8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ca85edf\" data-eae-slider=\"81047\" data-id=\"ca85edf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f22e27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7f22e27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Stranddag-Silent-Beach.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-77908\" alt=\"Beach Day Silent Beach\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Stranddag-Silent-Beach.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Stranddag-Silent-Beach-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Stranddag-Silent-Beach-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">A perfect beach day at Silent Beach<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-30590b0\" data-eae-slider=\"82611\" data-id=\"30590b0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a94cb3c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a94cb3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Silent-Beach-576x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-77930\" alt=\"Silent Beach, beaches Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Silent-Beach-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Silent-Beach-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Silent-Beach-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Silent-Beach.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">The wonderful Silent Beach<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-26fc1d4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"62317\" data-id=\"26fc1d4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10ab4df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10ab4df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>4. Take a refreshing dip in the sea at the pristine Hiru Beach<\/h3><p>One of the best things about traveling around Sri Lanka is that you can do it yourself with your own tuk-tuk, an amazing adventure that gives you so much freedom. That\u2019s how I ended up at the picturesque and undiscovered Hiru Beach. A small, narrow road led us to the beach, where only three little boys were playing with their kites and bikes. Apart from them, there was no one else around. Completely impressed by how untouched and beautiful this beach was, I laid out my towel and took a refreshing dip in the water. The sea here is calm and stays shallow for quite a while, making it a great spot to swim and relax, even if only for a little while. There are no facilities here, so keep that in mind if you decide to visit Hiru Beach!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5cca341 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"97936\" data-id=\"5cca341\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ad1997f\" data-eae-slider=\"40156\" data-id=\"ad1997f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bca9249 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bca9249\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kinderen-spelen-Hiru-Beach-Sri-Lanka.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-77907\" alt=\"Children playing Hiru Beach Sri Lanka\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kinderen-spelen-Hiru-Beach-Sri-Lanka.jpg 900w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kinderen-spelen-Hiru-Beach-Sri-Lanka-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kinderen-spelen-Hiru-Beach-Sri-Lanka-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kinderen-spelen-Hiru-Beach-Sri-Lanka-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kinderen-spelen-Hiru-Beach-Sri-Lanka-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Three kids enjoying the pristine Hiru Beach<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3e83d05\" data-eae-slider=\"96943\" data-id=\"3e83d05\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d65ec3 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9d65ec3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fietsen-op-het-strand-Hiru-Beach.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-77906\" alt=\"Cycling on the beach Hiru Beach\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fietsen-op-het-strand-Hiru-Beach.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fietsen-op-het-strand-Hiru-Beach-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fietsen-op-het-strand-Hiru-Beach-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Racing along the beach on a bike<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-e26e4e0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"86986\" data-id=\"e26e4e0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07738d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"07738d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>5. Work out at Fitness Jungle Hiriketiya<\/h3><p>You might be thinking, \u201cThis isn\u2019t really my thing.\u201d That\u2019s totally fair! But after two weeks of traveling around Sri Lanka (and enjoying all the delicious food), I really felt the need to get moving. Fitness Jungle in Hiriketiya is a fun gym that\u2019s a bit different from what you\u2019re used to. All the equipment is made of wood, and it\u2019s an open-air gym. In short, it\u2019s a creative space, but one where you can definitely challenge yourself.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-0d66bc4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"76025\" data-id=\"0d66bc4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76a4564 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76a4564\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>6. Buy handmade souvenirs at The Village Collective<\/h3><p>The Village Collective is a small, creative shop in Hiriketiya where you can buy handmade jewelry, postcards, clothing, and other unique creations. It\u2019s located right next to my favorite hotspot, Locos, where you can grab a great coffee and delicious smoothies. Everything at The Village Collective is made by local artisans and artists. It\u2019s a wonderful way to take home a meaningful souvenir while supporting the local community. I personally bought a beautiful postcard that captures our Sri Lanka trip perfectly: the three of us exploring in a tuk-tuk, learning to surf, and enjoying plenty of coconut stops along the way.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-902a6f8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"72619\" data-id=\"902a6f8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-413f0a4\" data-eae-slider=\"24153\" data-id=\"413f0a4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c61613 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4c61613\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Jungle-Fitness-Hiriketiya.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-77938\" alt=\"Jungle Fitness Hiriketiya\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Jungle-Fitness-Hiriketiya.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Jungle-Fitness-Hiriketiya-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Jungle-Fitness-Hiriketiya-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Work out at Fitness Jungle Hiriketiya<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-555d5cb\" data-eae-slider=\"86041\" data-id=\"555d5cb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb9487e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"eb9487e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-Village-Collective-shoppen-Hiriketiya.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-77929\" alt=\"The Village Collective shopping Hiriketiya\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-Village-Collective-shoppen-Hiriketiya.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-Village-Collective-shoppen-Hiriketiya-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-Village-Collective-shoppen-Hiriketiya-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">The postcard I bought at The Village Collective<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-6a531bf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"43910\" data-id=\"6a531bf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-775faf8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"775faf8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>The best hotspots in Hiriketiya<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiriketiya is packed with cozy, flavorful hotspots where you can unwind and enjoy great food and drinks after a day at the beach. From healthy bowls to fresh seafood and excellent coffee, here are our favorite spots in Hiriketiya:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Locos Cafe &amp; Store<\/strong> is my absolute favorite spot in Hiriketiya. Their menu is packed with fresh, local ingredients and healthy options like smoothie bowls, vegan wraps, and freshly brewed coffee.<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"translation-block\">At <strong>Garlic Cafe<\/strong>, you can enjoy a fusion of Sri Lankan and international flavors. Their curries are finger-licking good, and in the evenings, the place often has a lively, buzzing atmosphere.<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"translation-block\">For a night out with unique cocktails and an elegant yet relaxed vibe, <strong>Smoke &amp; Bitters<\/strong> is a must-visit. Here, you can enjoy exceptional drinks and a refined fine dining experience. Just be sure to book in advance, as this place fills up quickly!<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>La Playa<\/strong> is a laid-back beach shack right on Hiriketiya Beach. You can take a dip in the pool or just step straight into the sea. If you\u2019re hungry or thirsty, we highly recommend their pizzas and don\u2019t miss the pineapple juice!<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"translation-block\">And for a fun drink or a night of dancing, <strong>Dots Bay House<\/strong> is the place to be. With its cool jungle vibe and great music, you can party here well into the late hours. It\u2019s also a fantastic spot for breakfast and lunch!<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-52e8b6d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"3252\" data-id=\"52e8b6d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8929337\" data-eae-slider=\"89116\" data-id=\"8929337\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9302ca9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9302ca9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Hotspot-La-Playa-Hiriketiya.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-77922\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Hotspot-La-Playa-Hiriketiya.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Hotspot-La-Playa-Hiriketiya-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Hotspot-La-Playa-Hiriketiya-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Hotspot La Playa at Hiriketiya Beach<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-320b285\" data-eae-slider=\"88162\" data-id=\"320b285\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-087dbb5 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"087dbb5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rondrijden-in-Sri-Lanka-met-een-tuktuk.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-77939\" alt=\"Driving around Sri Lanka by tuktuk\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rondrijden-in-Sri-Lanka-met-een-tuktuk.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rondrijden-in-Sri-Lanka-met-een-tuktuk-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rondrijden-in-Sri-Lanka-met-een-tuktuk-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Cruising around in the tuk-tuk, searching for the best hotspots<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-49fbc6f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"28976\" data-id=\"49fbc6f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2263a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e2263a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>My favorite places to stay in Hiriketiya<\/h2><p class=\"translation-block\">During our trip, we stayed at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/lk\/dots-bay-house.en.html?aid=1543033&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dots Bay House<\/a><\/strong>, a cozy and welcoming accommodation right on Hiriketiya Beach bay. The location is fantastic, you wake up to the sound of the sea and can easily dive into the lively evening atmosphere from your bungalow. It\u2019s a place where you quickly feel at home and that perfectly matches Hiriketiya\u2019s relaxed vibe.<\/p><p>One thing to keep in mind is that during the high season, Dots Bayhouse often hosts parties. This creates a lively atmosphere but can also be a bit noisy if you\u2019re a light sleeper or looking for complete peace and quiet.<\/p><p class=\"translation-block\">If you prefer a quieter stay, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/lk\/the-yard-hiriketiya.en.html?aid=1543033&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Yard Hiriketiya<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/lk\/salt-house.en.html?aid=1543033&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salt House<\/a><\/strong> are great alternatives to consider. Both accommodations offer a peaceful and charming atmosphere, with comfortable rooms within walking distance of the beach and many fun hotspots.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4b3bd3e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"89833\" data-id=\"4b3bd3e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0c2bdf9\" data-eae-slider=\"57256\" data-id=\"0c2bdf9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-216082c elementor-widget elementor-widget-price-table\" data-id=\"216082c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"price-table.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-price-table\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-price-table__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-price-table__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDots Bay House\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-price-table__subheading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHiriketiya Beach\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-price-table__price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-price-table__features-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-repeater-item-58fd902\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-price-table__feature-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&nbsp;\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-price-table__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-price-table__button elementor-button elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/lk\/dots-bay-house.en.html?aid=1543033&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView the rooms\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-de65ffe\" data-eae-slider=\"47726\" data-id=\"de65ffe\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28ee03a elementor-widget elementor-widget-price-table\" data-id=\"28ee03a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"price-table.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-price-table\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-price-table__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-price-table__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Yard Hiriketiya\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-price-table__subheading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHiriketiya\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-price-table__price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-price-table__features-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-repeater-item-58fd902\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-price-table__feature-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&nbsp;\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-price-table__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-price-table__button elementor-button elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/lk\/the-yard-hiriketiya.en.html?aid=1543033&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView the hotel\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3634805\" data-eae-slider=\"23274\" data-id=\"3634805\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15f02ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-price-table\" data-id=\"15f02ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"price-table.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-price-table\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-price-table__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-price-table__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSalt House\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-price-table__subheading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHiriketiya\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-price-table__price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-price-table__features-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-repeater-item-58fd902\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-price-table__feature-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"\" 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elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"645f411\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Why Hiriketiya is a must-visit<\/h2><p>Along Sri Lanka\u2019s south coast, you\u2019ll find many beautiful beaches and lively seaside towns, but Hiriketiya truly stands out from the rest. This crescent-shaped bay, located near the quiet town of Dikwella, has everything you want for a perfect coastal getaway: tropical beauty, a relaxed vibe, and a great mix of locals and travelers.<\/p><p>It is not a place of mass tourism or big resorts, but rather of small boutique hotels, colorful cafes and surfboards lining the walls everywhere. Here, life is relaxed: breakfast overlooking the sea, heading to the beach on your flip-flops, and enjoying fresh fish in the evening as the sun sinks into the ocean. Hiriketiya fits perfectly into <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/en\/sri-lanka-itinerary-3-weeks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">your Sri Lanka itinerary<\/a><\/strong>, especially if you are looking for a destination where you can be active and relax.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-5678109 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"52329\" data-id=\"5678109\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b7c90a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b7c90a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>More tips for an adventurous trip to Sri Lanka<\/h2><p>Want to combine Hiriketiya with other unique spots along the south coast and beyond in Sri Lanka? These tips will make your road trip truly complete:<\/p><ul><li><p class=\"translation-block\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/en\/things-to-do-in-ella-sri-lanka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore the charming town of Ella<\/a><\/strong>: surrounded by lush tea plantations and stunning views, it\u2019s the perfect spot for hikes and relaxation in Sri Lanka\u2019s natural beauty.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/en\/what-to-do-in-ahangama-sri-lanka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover the laid-back Ahangama<\/a><\/strong>: a cozy surf spot with quiet beaches.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/en\/tips-what-to-do-in-galle-sri-lanka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit historic Galle<\/a><\/strong>: a beautiful colonial fortress with atmospheric streets, boutiques and breathtaking views of the ocean.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2704adf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"75922\" data-id=\"2704adf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9af3032\" data-eae-slider=\"39182\" data-id=\"9af3032\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-621915b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"621915b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Reisvoorstel-op-maat-Travander-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-61307\" alt=\"customized travel proposal - Travander\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Reisvoorstel-op-maat-Travander-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Reisvoorstel-op-maat-Travander-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Reisvoorstel-op-maat-Travander-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Reisvoorstel-op-maat-Travander-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Reisvoorstel-op-maat-Travander-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Reisvoorstel-op-maat-Travander-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Reisvoorstel-op-maat-Travander.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0961ade\" data-eae-slider=\"97843\" data-id=\"0961ade\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fc7e24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4fc7e24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Sri Lanka trip tailored just for you<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e8f42b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e8f42b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"581\">Experience Sri Lanka exactly the way you like! We\u2019re here to help create your dream trip. During a video meeting, we\u2019ll dive into your wishes together: from the perfect route and unique places to stay, to unforgettable experiences that will stay you'll cherish forever. Celebrating something special? We\u2019ll make sure to add those extra magical moments. As your personal travel advisors, we passionately create a fully tailor-made journey. After that, all you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy a worry-free, enchanting trip through Sri Lanka.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6ecb74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"f6ecb74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/en\/personal-travel-advice\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Schedule a video meeting<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hiriketiya is misschien wel de gezelligste kustplaats van Sri Lanka. Hoewel de zuidkust vol zit met pareltjes, is de relaxte surfvibe van Hiriketiya uniek en daardoor heel aantrekkelijk. Deze kleine baai, verscholen tussen palmbomen en omringd door helderblauw water, is een plek waar je moeiteloos dagen blijft hangen. Ontdek de mooiste stranden in en rond [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":77909,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[229],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-77847","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sri-lanka"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Tips voor Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka: relaxte vibes en tropische stranden<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ontdek Hiriketiya in Sri Lanka: een laid-back surfparadijs met tropische stranden, hippe hotspots en de beste tips voor jouw bezoek.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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