A near-perfect horseshoe bay on Sri Lanka’s south coast where jungle reaches directly to the waterline, the waves are gentle enough for beginners and interesting enough for experienced surfers, and the entire bay retains a sense of quiet discovery despite growing slowly more popular each year. Hiriketiya attracts a particular kind of traveller – one who values natural beauty over developed infrastructure, genuine character over beach resort polish, and the easy, unhurried pleasure of a small bay that hasn’t been altered to make it more convenient.