How to escape the crowds during peak season in Hiriketiya.
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When Hiriketiya bay gets packed with surfers during peak season, the best escape is to walk fifteen minutes over the western headland to Dickwella beach. It is a massive, wide stretch of golden sand that remains almost entirely empty year round.
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You can also rent a scooter and drive ten minutes east to Nilwella or Blue Beach Island. These are pristine, hidden coastal coves where you will likely be the only foreigner on the sand.
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For an inland escape, take a tuk tuk to the Wewurukannala Viharaya temple in Dikwella. It is a fascinating cultural site with a towering Buddha statue, offering a quiet, spiritual break from the busy beach bars.
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