DE
Tisch reservieren

Der Guide · Dikwella, Hiriketiya, Turtle Beach

Alles, was wir Freunden erzählen würden.

92 Notizen über diese Ecke der Südküste, geschrieben von den Menschen, die hier leben: wo man isst, wo das Meer ruhig ist, wie man den Schildkröten begegnet, was man bei Regen macht. Einige sind vorerst auf Englisch.

Zwei Schaukeln an einer schiefen Palme bei Sonnenuntergang

10 Notizen

Fisch, Meeresfrüchte und wo man gut isst

Der Fang dieser Küste, wie man ihn isst und wo. Fischrestaurant bei Hiriketiya.

Eating with allergies in Sri Lanka, an honest guide

Fisch, Meeresfrüchte und wo man gut isst · 5 Min.

Eating with allergies in Sri Lanka, an honest guide

Where fish, nuts, wheat and other allergens hide in Sri Lankan cooking, how to ask, what to carry, and what our own menu can and cannot promise you.

Lesen
The fish of Sri Lanka's south coast, and how to eat it

Fisch, Meeresfrüchte und wo man gut isst · 5 Min.

The fish of Sri Lanka's south coast, and how to eat it

Tuna, mahi mahi, snapper, prawns and calamari on the south coast of Sri Lanka. How to tell a fresh fish, how each is eaten, and our dishes with them.

Lesen
Not spicy food in Sri Lanka, what to order and how to ask

Fisch, Meeresfrüchte und wo man gut isst · 5 Min.

Not spicy food in Sri Lanka, what to order and how to ask

For children, older travellers and anyone careful with chilli. How to ask for less heat in Sri Lanka, dishes that are mild by nature, and how we mark it.

Lesen
Ceviche, tartare and tiradito, raw fish explained

Fisch, Meeresfrüchte und wo man gut isst · 5 Min.

Ceviche, tartare and tiradito, raw fish explained

What ceviche, tartare and tiradito are, how the three differ, how raw fish should be handled and who should avoid it, with our three and their prices.

Lesen
Restaurants near Dickwella Resort, for an evening out

Fisch, Meeresfrüchte und wo man gut isst · 5 Min.

Restaurants near Dickwella Resort, for an evening out

Staying on the Dikwella headland or along the bay? Six places for a lunch or an evening out within a short ride, and how to get to each and back.

Lesen
Ein Fischrestaurant bei Hiriketiya, am Turtle Beach

Fisch, Meeresfrüchte und wo man gut isst · 5 Min.

Ein Fischrestaurant bei Hiriketiya, am Turtle Beach

Frischer Fisch am Wasser, keine fünf Minuten von Hiriketiya, mit Ohanas Karte und Preisen, wie man einen ganzen Fisch bestellt und wann man reserviert.

Lesen
Sri Lankan curry explained, for a first visit

Fisch, Meeresfrüchte und wo man gut isst · 5 Min.

Sri Lankan curry explained, for a first visit

What a Sri Lankan rice and curry is, the kinds of curry, how hot they are and why coconut is in everything, with two gentle curries from our own menu.

Lesen
Vegan and healthy food in Dikwella, near Hiriketiya

Fisch, Meeresfrüchte und wo man gut isst · 5 Min.

Vegan and healthy food in Dikwella, near Hiriketiya

Vegan and healthy food at Ohana in Dikwella, with eleven dishes that have a vegan way and their prices, smoothie bowls, Ayurvedic elixirs and mocktails.

Lesen
Where to eat in Dikwella, a short honest list

Fisch, Meeresfrüchte und wo man gut isst · 5 Min.

Where to eat in Dikwella, a short honest list

Six places to eat in Dikwella, from seafood on Turtle Beach to coffee at Pehembiya, with what each is good for, who it suits and how to get between them.

Lesen
Where to eat in Hiriketiya, from breakfast to dinner

Fisch, Meeresfrüchte und wo man gut isst · 5 Min.

Where to eat in Hiriketiya, from breakfast to dinner

Nine places to eat in and around Hiriketiya, from brunch cafes and curry kitchens to pizza and seafood by a calm bay, with who each one suits.

Lesen

8 Notizen

Frühstück, Brunch und Kaffee

Morgens am Meer: Eier, Obst, Brot und eine richtige Tasse Kaffee. Frühstück und Brunch bei Hiriketiya.

Breakfast platters to share at Ohana, what each holds

Frühstück, Brunch und Kaffee · 5 Min.

Breakfast platters to share at Ohana, what each holds

The six Ohana Morning breakfast platters, plate by plate, with who each one is for and what it costs, from After the Swim to the Ohana Family Breakfast.

Lesen
Frühstück und Brunch bei Hiriketiya, direkt am Meer

Frühstück, Brunch und Kaffee · 4 Min.

Frühstück und Brunch bei Hiriketiya, direkt am Meer

Wie ein langsames Frühstück bei Ohana am Turtle Beach aussieht, mit Gerichten und Preisen, Platten zum Teilen, Kaffee und Matcha und danach einem Bad im Meer.

Lesen
Where to have brunch in Hiriketiya and Dikwella

Frühstück, Brunch und Kaffee · 5 Min.

Where to have brunch in Hiriketiya and Dikwella

Eight brunch spots around Hiriketiya and Dikwella, each with what it is good for and who it suits, and how to choose between the bay and a quieter beach.

Lesen
Where to drink good coffee in Hiriketiya and Dikwella

Frühstück, Brunch und Kaffee · 5 Min.

Where to drink good coffee in Hiriketiya and Dikwella

Seven places for a good coffee around Hiriketiya and Dikwella, what specialty coffee really means, and what a cup costs at Ohana on Turtle Beach.

Lesen
Matcha and oat milk by the sea, how we make it

Frühstück, Brunch und Kaffee · 5 Min.

Matcha and oat milk by the sea, how we make it

What matcha is, how it is grown and whisked, what oat milk brings to every matcha at Ohana, and what our matcha drinks cost on Turtle Beach, Dikwella.

Lesen
Shakshuka and breakfasts from the world, the stories

Frühstück, Brunch und Kaffee · 5 Min.

Shakshuka and breakfasts from the world, the stories

Where shakshuka, schug, huevos verdes, labneh with eggs and the Sri Lankan omelette come from, and what each of these world breakfasts costs at Ohana.

Lesen
Smoothie bowls and the fruit of Sri Lanka, by season

Frühstück, Brunch und Kaffee · 5 Min.

Smoothie bowls and the fruit of Sri Lanka, by season

When mango, papaya, pineapple, passion fruit, wood apple and king coconut are ripe in Sri Lanka, and the smoothie bowls and juices we make at Ohana.

Lesen
Sri Lankan breakfast explained, from hoppers to curd

Frühstück, Brunch und Kaffee · 5 Min.

Sri Lankan breakfast explained, from hoppers to curd

What hoppers, string hoppers, milk rice, pol sambol, roti and curd with treacle are, how each is eaten, and which Sri Lankan breakfasts we serve at Ohana.

Lesen

8 Notizen

Strände und langsame Tage

Wo das Meer ruhig ist, wo es Schatten gibt und wie man einen ganzen Tag verbringt. Beach Club und Strandliegen in Dikwella.

A slow day in Dikwella, hour by hour

Strände und langsame Tage · 5 Min.

A slow day in Dikwella, hour by hour

A slow day in Dikwella from sunrise to an early night, hour by hour, for people who want to do very little and to do it well, at Turtle Beach.

Lesen
Beach clubs on Sri Lanka's south coast, calm to lively

Strände und langsame Tage · 5 Min.

Beach clubs on Sri Lanka's south coast, calm to lively

Eight beach clubs between Galle and Tangalle on Sri Lanka's south coast, said plainly: which have pools, DJs and a bar, and which are calm places.

Lesen
Beaches near Hiriketiya, a fair guide to nine

Strände und langsame Tage · 5 Min.

Beaches near Hiriketiya, a fair guide to nine

Nine beaches near Hiriketiya and Dikwella described fairly, with the waves, the crowd, the shade and who each one suits, from Talalla to Tangalle.

Lesen
Dikwella beach and Turtle Beach, the bays explained

Strände und langsame Tage · 5 Min.

Dikwella beach and Turtle Beach, the bays explained

The four bays of Dikwella explained from west to east, Turtle Beach at Batheegama, Dikwella beach, Pehebiya and Hiriketiya, with what each one is.

Lesen
Ein ruhiger Strand bei Hiriketiya für einen langsamen Tag

Strände und langsame Tage · 4 Min.

Ein ruhiger Strand bei Hiriketiya für einen langsamen Tag

Wo Sie einen ruhigen Strand bei Hiriketiya finden, was ruhig am Turtle Beach in Dikwella ehrlich heißt, ein langsamer Tag dort und wie Sie vom Hotel hinkommen.

Lesen
Sri Lanka's south coast for older travellers

Strände und langsame Tage · 5 Min.

Sri Lanka's south coast for older travellers

An honest guide to Sri Lanka's south coast for older travellers, with the heat, the steps and the sand, quiet places, an easy pace and gentle food.

Lesen
Sunbeds and day passes in Sri Lanka, how they work

Strände und langsame Tage · 5 Min.

Sunbeds and day passes in Sri Lanka, how they work

How sunbeds and day passes work on Sri Lanka's south coast, from minimum spend to hourly fees and hotel passes, what to ask first, and our own rule.

Lesen
What to pack for a beach day in Sri Lanka

Strände und langsame Tage · 4 Min.

What to pack for a beach day in Sri Lanka

A short, useful list of what to pack for a beach day in Sri Lanka, with reef-kind sunscreen, what to wear, and what we lend or give at Ohana.

Lesen

5 Notizen

Sonnenuntergänge und Abende

Die goldene Stunde, und was man daraus macht. Dinner bei Sonnenuntergang am Strand in Dikwella.

10 Notizen

Schildkröten und die Bucht

Die Tiere dieser Bucht, und wie man ihr Gast ist. Mit Schildkröten schwimmen am Turtle Beach.

How to snorkel with turtles respectfully, a short guide

Schildkröten und die Bucht · 5 Min.

How to snorkel with turtles respectfully, a short guide

A practical guide to snorkeling near wild sea turtles, with the distance to keep, how to approach, what never to do, and how to explain it to children.

Lesen
Reef friendly sunscreen explained, what the evidence says

Schildkröten und die Bucht · 5 Min.

Reef friendly sunscreen explained, what the evidence says

What scientists know and do not know about sunscreen and coral reefs, which ingredients to look for, and why shade and clothing are the first choice.

Lesen
Sea turtles of Sri Lanka, the five species and the law

Schildkröten und die Bucht · 5 Min.

Sea turtles of Sri Lanka, the five species and the law

The five sea turtles nesting in Sri Lanka, how to tell them apart in the water, which ones you may meet on the south coast, and how the law protects them.

Lesen
Sea urchins in Sri Lanka, how to avoid them and what to do

Schildkröten und die Bucht · 5 Min.

Sea urchins in Sri Lanka, how to avoid them and what to do

Where sea urchins live on Sri Lanka's south coast, how to keep your feet away from them, and what medical sources say to do if you step on one.

Lesen
Snorkeling near Hiriketiya and Dikwella, seven places

Schildkröten und die Bucht · 5 Min.

Snorkeling near Hiriketiya and Dikwella, seven places

Seven places to snorkel near Hiriketiya and Dikwella, the months when the sea is calm and clear, what you may see under water, and what to bring with you.

Lesen
Where to swim with turtles near Hiriketiya and Dikwella

Schildkröten und die Bucht · 4 Min.

Where to swim with turtles near Hiriketiya and Dikwella

Where wild sea turtles are seen near Hiriketiya and Dikwella, when to look, how to behave around them in the water, and what to bring for the swim.

Lesen
The five dogs of Turtle Beach and Sri Lanka's street dogs

Schildkröten und die Bucht · 5 Min.

The five dogs of Turtle Beach and Sri Lanka's street dogs

Street dogs in Sri Lanka explained for visitors, with how to behave near them, what health bodies say about rabies, and the five dogs who live at Ohana.

Lesen
Turtle Beach Dikwella, auch Turtle Point genannt, ein Leitfaden

Schildkröten und die Bucht · 5 Min.

Turtle Beach Dikwella, auch Turtle Point genannt, ein Leitfaden

Wo der Turtle Beach in Dikwella liegt, warum wilde Meeresschildkröten dort fressen und nisten, wie ein Besuch ist, wann man kommt und wie man sich verhält.

Lesen
Turtle hatchlings in Dikwella and what a good release is

Schildkröten und die Bucht · 5 Min.

Turtle hatchlings in Dikwella and what a good release is

How sea turtles nest around Dikwella, why eggs are protected, what a careful hatchling release looks like, and how to behave if you are lucky to see one.

Lesen
Turtle nesting season in Sri Lanka, when and where

Schildkröten und die Bucht · 5 Min.

Turtle nesting season in Sri Lanka, when and where

When sea turtles nest in Sri Lanka, where on the south coast they come ashore, what happens on a nesting night, and how a quiet, dark beach helps them.

Lesen

12 Notizen

Yoga und Wellness

Bewegen, atmen, ruhen: was hinter jeder Praxis steckt, ganz ohne Geheimnis. Yoga in Dikwella, in unserer Shala direkt am Meer.

A wellness day by the sea in Dikwella

Yoga und Wellness · 5 Min.

A wellness day by the sea in Dikwella

A wellness day by the sea in Dikwella, hour by hour, with a yoga class, a swim, good food, rest and the sunset, and what our Move and Brunch pass holds.

Lesen
Ayurveda for travellers in Sri Lanka, a plain guide

Yoga und Wellness · 5 Min.

Ayurveda for travellers in Sri Lanka, a plain guide

Ayurveda for travellers in Sri Lanka, with what it is, the doshas in two paragraphs, what a visitor meets, how to choose a reputable place, and our drinks.

Lesen
Ayurvedic drinks in Sri Lanka, explained simply

Yoga und Wellness · 5 Min.

Ayurvedic drinks in Sri Lanka, explained simply

What gotukola, karapincha, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric and ashwagandha are, how they are traditionally used in Sri Lanka, and the drinks that hold them.

Lesen
Breathwork for beginners, a simple, careful start

Yoga und Wellness · 5 Min.

Breathwork for beginners, a simple, careful start

Breathwork for beginners, with three gentle ways to start, what research says, why the fast styles need care, and who should ask a doctor first.

Lesen
Cacao ceremony and women's circle explained

Yoga und Wellness · 5 Min.

Cacao ceremony and women's circle explained

What a cacao ceremony and a women's circle are, where they come from, what to expect, who should take care, and our Women's Circle and Cacao.

Lesen
Cold plunge and ice baths explained, with care

Yoga und Wellness · 5 Min.

Cold plunge and ice baths explained, with care

What a cold plunge is, what the evidence says and does not say, how to do an ice bath carefully, who should not, and the new cold plunge at Ohana.

Lesen
Digital detox on Sri Lanka's south coast

Yoga und Wellness · 5 Min.

Digital detox on Sri Lanka's south coast

Why people come to Sri Lanka's south coast to switch off, what research says about putting the phone down, small steps that work, and places that help.

Lesen
Mindful painting and making things with your hands

Yoga und Wellness · 5 Min.

Mindful painting and making things with your hands

Why painting and making things with your hands calms the mind, what research modestly shows, and our Mindful Painting and Ocean Treasures workshops.

Lesen
Sound healing explained, what a sound bath is

Yoga und Wellness · 5 Min.

Sound healing explained, what a sound bath is

What a sound bath is, what happens in a session, what research shows and does not show, who should ask a doctor first, and our Yin and Sound classes.

Lesen
Yoga and wellness places near Hiriketiya

Yoga und Wellness · 5 Min.

Yoga and wellness places near Hiriketiya

Nine yoga shalas, studios, retreats and wellness places around Hiriketiya and Dikwella, described fairly, with what each offers and who each one suits.

Lesen
Yoga in Dikwella, classes at our oceanfront shala

Yoga und Wellness · 4 Min.

Yoga in Dikwella, classes at our oceanfront shala

Yoga in Dikwella near Hiriketiya, with our oceanfront shala, each kind of class explained for beginners, the prices, and what else happens in the week.

Lesen
Vinyasa, hatha or yin, yoga styles explained

Yoga und Wellness · 5 Min.

Vinyasa, hatha or yin, yoga styles explained

Vinyasa, hatha and yin yoga explained for a first class, with how each one feels in the body, who it suits, and our classes and prices in Dikwella.

Lesen

7 Notizen

Arbeiten am Meer

Internet, Strom, Ruhe und Kaffee: die ehrliche Version. Coworking am Meer in Dikwella.

A working week by the sea in Dikwella

Arbeiten am Meer · 5 Min.

A working week by the sea in Dikwella

A sample week of remote work at Ohana in Dikwella, with a class in the shala, a swim, the Sunday fire, and an honest word on heat, glare, sand and calls.

Lesen
Coworking and cafes with Wi-Fi, Hiriketiya and Dikwella

Arbeiten am Meer · 5 Min.

Coworking and cafes with Wi-Fi, Hiriketiya and Dikwella

Seven places to work from a laptop around Hiriketiya and Dikwella, from colivings with a work room to cafes and our own work table by the sea at Ohana.

Lesen
A digital nomad guide to Hiriketiya and Dikwella

Arbeiten am Meer · 5 Min.

A digital nomad guide to Hiriketiya and Dikwella

An honest guide to working remotely from Hiriketiya and Dikwella, with internet and SIM cards, power cuts, where to work and stay, costs and visas.

Lesen
Internet and SIM cards in Sri Lanka, a working guide

Arbeiten am Meer · 5 Min.

Internet and SIM cards in Sri Lanka, a working guide

Which operator to choose in Sri Lanka, tourist SIM and eSIM, what speeds to expect on the south coast, and the backups that keep a working day going.

Lesen
A long stay in Dikwella, a month or more by the sea

Arbeiten am Meer · 5 Min.

A long stay in Dikwella, a month or more by the sea

For people staying a month or more around Dikwella, where to live, how to get around, where to shop, and the resident's price for classes at our shala.

Lesen
Video calls from the beach, what works in practice

Arbeiten am Meer · 5 Min.

Video calls from the beach, what works in practice

How to take a video call from the beach without wind, glare or a dead battery, with headphone manners, a backup connection, and what our work table gives.

Lesen
Working remotely from Dikwella, a day by the sea

Arbeiten am Meer · 4 Min.

Working remotely from Dikwella, a day by the sea

What to expect when you work from a laptop at Ohana in Dikwella, from Wi-Fi, sockets, shade and coffee to the limits of a beach club and a sample day.

Lesen

5 Notizen

Familien, drei Generationen

Kinder, Eltern und Großeltern an derselben Küste. Ein Familientag an einem ruhigen Strand in Dikwella.

12 Notizen

Die Speisekammer der Insel

Kithul, Gotukola, Königskokosnuss, Curryblatt: was auf Ihrem Teller und in Ihrem Glas ist. Unser Restaurant am Turtle Beach, Dikwella.

Buffalo curd and treacle, Sri Lanka's clay pot dessert

Die Speisekammer der Insel · 5 Min.

Buffalo curd and treacle, Sri Lanka's clay pot dessert

Buffalo curd is thick yoghurt set in clay pots along Sri Lanka's southern road and eaten with kithul treacle. How it is made, and our Papaya Curd Bowl.

Lesen
Ceylon cinnamon, true cinnamon and how to tell it

Die Speisekammer der Insel · 5 Min.

Ceylon cinnamon, true cinnamon and how to tell it

Ceylon cinnamon is the inner bark of a tree native to Sri Lanka. How it differs from cassia, how the bark is peeled by hand, and where it is on our menu.

Lesen
Ceylon tea explained, the regions and how to brew it

Die Speisekammer der Insel · 5 Min.

Ceylon tea explained, the regions and how to brew it

Ceylon tea is tea grown in Sri Lanka. Its seven regions, black and green, how to brew a pot, and how our house iced teas are made from syrups we cook here.

Lesen
Curry leaf, or karapincha, what it is and is not

Die Speisekammer der Insel · 5 Min.

Curry leaf, or karapincha, what it is and is not

Curry leaf, karapincha in Sinhala, is a fresh leaf of the citrus family, not curry powder. How Sri Lanka cooks with it, and our Karapincha Mojito mocktail.

Lesen
Gotukola explained, the leaf Sri Lanka eats every day

Die Speisekammer der Insel · 5 Min.

Gotukola explained, the leaf Sri Lanka eats every day

Gotukola is the small round leaf Sri Lanka eats as a coconut sambol and drinks as kola kenda. What it is, how it tastes, and where it is on our menu.

Lesen
King coconut explained, Sri Lanka's orange thambili

Die Speisekammer der Insel · 5 Min.

King coconut explained, Sri Lanka's orange thambili

King coconut, or thambili, is the orange drinking coconut native to Sri Lanka. How it differs from a green one, how to drink it, and our drinks with it.

Lesen
Papadam explained, the crisp beside every curry

Die Speisekammer der Insel · 5 Min.

Papadam explained, the crisp beside every curry

A papadam is a thin wafer of black gram flour, dried and then fried or roasted in seconds. What is in it, how it is cooked, and our Papadam Nachos.

Lesen
Sourdough by the sea, how bread works in the tropics

Die Speisekammer der Insel · 5 Min.

Sourdough by the sea, how bread works in the tropics

How sourdough works, why heat and sea air change the dough, and what bread means on our menu: the toasts on our own sourdough at Turtle Beach, with prices.

Lesen
Sri Lankan spices, a short guide to seven of them

Die Speisekammer der Insel · 5 Min.

Sri Lankan spices, a short guide to seven of them

Cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, pepper, turmeric, pandan leaf and goraka: what each Sri Lankan spice does in the pot, and where each one appears on our menu.

Lesen
Tempeh and plant protein, the vegan way at Ohana

Die Speisekammer der Insel · 5 Min.

Tempeh and plant protein, the vegan way at Ohana

Tempeh is a firm cake of fermented whole soybeans from Java. How it differs from tofu, how we cook it, and the eleven vegan ways on our menu, with prices.

Lesen
What is kithul treacle, Sri Lanka's palm syrup

Die Speisekammer der Insel · 5 Min.

What is kithul treacle, Sri Lanka's palm syrup

Kithul treacle is the boiled sap of Sri Lanka's fishtail palm. How it is tapped, how it differs from maple syrup and jaggery, and where it is on our menu.

Lesen
Why Ohana serves no alcohol, and what we pour

Die Speisekammer der Insel · 5 Min.

Why Ohana serves no alcohol, and what we pour

Ohana on Turtle Beach, Dikwella serves no alcohol. Who the place is for, what sunset feels like without it, and the mocktails, teas and elixirs we pour.

Lesen

15 Notizen

Anreise und Umgebung

Wie Sie herkommen, wann Sie kommen, was es in der Nähe zu sehen gibt.

When to visit Dikwella, month by month

Anreise und Umgebung · 5 Min.

When to visit Dikwella, month by month

When to visit Dikwella and Hiriketiya, month by month, with the south coast's seasons, the rain, the state of the sea and how busy it gets there.

Lesen
A day trip to Dikwella from Mirissa, Weligama, Tangalle

Anreise und Umgebung · 5 Min.

A day trip to Dikwella from Mirissa, Weligama, Tangalle

How to make a day trip to Dikwella from Mirissa, Weligama or Tangalle, with travel times, what to see on the way and a slow day at Turtle Beach.

Lesen
Dikwella and Hiriketiya travel guide, the whole picture

Anreise und Umgebung · 6 Min.

Dikwella and Hiriketiya travel guide, the whole picture

A Dikwella and Hiriketiya travel guide in one page, with where it is, who it suits, when to come, how long to stay, what to do and where to eat.

Lesen
Getting around Hiriketiya and Dikwella

Anreise und Umgebung · 5 Min.

Getting around Hiriketiya and Dikwella

Getting around Hiriketiya and Dikwella by tuk-tuk, on foot, by bus or on a scooter, with how fares work, the licence you need and the distances.

Lesen
Hiriketiya or Dikwella, where to spend the day

Anreise und Umgebung · 4 Min.

Hiriketiya or Dikwella, where to spend the day

A fair comparison of Hiriketiya and Turtle Beach in Dikwella, with who each one suits, what a day looks like there, and how to move between the two.

Lesen
How to get to Dikwella, from the airport and the coast

Anreise und Umgebung · 5 Min.

How to get to Dikwella, from the airport and the coast

How to get to Dikwella from Colombo airport, Colombo, Galle, Mirissa and Ella by car, train, expressway bus and local bus, with honest travel times.

Lesen
Hummanaya blowhole, a guide from Dikwella

Anreise und Umgebung · 4 Min.

Hummanaya blowhole, a guide from Dikwella

What the Hummanaya blowhole at Kudawella is, when it blows hardest, how to get there from Dikwella or Hiriketiya, and what visitors report about entry.

Lesen
Kalametiya lagoon and its birdlife, a visitor's guide

Anreise und Umgebung · 5 Min.

Kalametiya lagoon and its birdlife, a visitor's guide

What the Kalametiya bird sanctuary east of Dikwella is, how a boat visit on the lagoon works, the best hours and months, and the birds that sources report.

Lesen
Places to see near Dikwella, ten within an hour

Anreise und Umgebung · 5 Min.

Places to see near Dikwella, ten within an hour

Ten places to see within about an hour of Dikwella and Hiriketiya, from the Hummanaya blowhole and Mulkirigala rock temple to Matara and Dondra lighthouse.

Lesen
A rainy day in Hiriketiya and Dikwella, what to do

Anreise und Umgebung · 5 Min.

A rainy day in Hiriketiya and Dikwella, what to do

What to do on a rainy day in Hiriketiya and Dikwella, with covered places, cooking classes, yoga, workshops, temples and a long lunch by the sea.

Lesen
Was tun in Dikwella, eine ehrliche Liste mit zwölf Dingen

Anreise und Umgebung · 5 Min.

Was tun in Dikwella, eine ehrliche Liste mit zwölf Dingen

Zwölf Dinge in und um Dikwella, von Hiriketiya und dem Blowhole von Hummanaya bis zu Schildkröten und einem Tempel, mit Ideen für einen Regentag.

Lesen
Three days in Dikwella, a calm itinerary

Anreise und Umgebung · 5 Min.

Three days in Dikwella, a calm itinerary

A calm three-day itinerary for Dikwella and Hiriketiya, with one bigger outing each morning, long lunches by the sea and room for doing nothing.

Lesen
Wewurukannala temple, a guide to Dikwella's giant Buddha

Anreise und Umgebung · 4 Min.

Wewurukannala temple, a guide to Dikwella's giant Buddha

What to see at Wewurukannala temple in Dikwella, from the great seated Buddha to the painted halls, with how to dress, how to behave and how to get there.

Lesen
Whale watching from Dikwella, a day trip to Mirissa

Anreise und Umgebung · 5 Min.

Whale watching from Dikwella, a day trip to Mirissa

How to go whale watching from Dikwella or Hiriketiya, with where the boats leave, the season, how to choose a responsible boat and how to plan the day.

Lesen
Where to stay near Dikwella, area by area

Anreise und Umgebung · 5 Min.

Where to stay near Dikwella, area by area

Where to stay near Dikwella, area by area, with Hiriketiya, Dikwella bay, Batheegama and Nilwella compared, and who each one suits for a holiday.

Lesen

Das Zauberwort

Sagen Sie “Bookworm”

Sie haben uns hier gefunden, darum ein kleines Geheimnis: Sagen Sie es an der Kasse, wenn Sie bestellen, und ein Ceylon Cinnamon Iced Tea geht aufs Haus.

One for the table, with anything you order, on your first visit after reading this. Sagen Sie die Worte auf Englisch, so wie sie geschrieben sind.

Besser, als nur darüber zu lesen

Verbringen Sie einen Tag bei uns.