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Waikkal holidays - holiday on tropical west coast of Sri Lanka
Waikkal is 50 km north of Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo on the island’s sumptuous west coast. This town is a charming blend of traditional Sri Lankan homes, exclusive holiday villas and large, often all-inclusive resort hotels. Waikkal’s beach is long and sandy, affording fantastic views across the sun-drenched Indian Ocean. Based at Waikkal you’ll be able to swim, snorkel, scuba dive, wind surf, or simply laze on the beach in tropical sunshine. Transfer time from Colombo airport to Waikkal is around one hour.
Holidays to Waikkal - the ultimate watery paradise
Waikkal provides an idyllic location from which to get out and explore the lush landscape and ancient cultures of Sri Lanka. The town of Waikkal is characterised by two large churches at its centre, while the resort hotels stretching along the coastal road give the impression of quite a rambling town to explore. Much of the accommodation takes the form of secluded chalet-style bungalows, in the shade of beautiful tropical gardens. Resort hotels at Waikkal cater for all family needs from kids’ entertainment to organised trips to temples and nature reserves. At Waikkal there is also a river and a lagoon, giving you watery natural wonders to explore and enjoy. Here you’ll see the region’s unique mangrove eco-system - palms that thrive along Waikkal’s riverbanks. It’s the ideal spot for bird and butterfly watching.
Waikkal holidays - Close to Negombo and Colombo
At Waikkal tranquillity is in abundance. However if you fancy some lively local entertainment and the chance to pick up holiday souvenirs, head to Kochikade village to catch the colourful Sunday market, or visit Negombo, less than 10km south of Waikkal - a much livelier, western-style resort with plenty of cheap places to eat and drink. Heading from Waikkal to the capital, Colombo, you’ll find a buzzing and exotic city teeming with old colonial buildings, beautiful churches and gardens.
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