Why Sri Lanka is worth a trip for every surfer

No crowded line ups

Mass tourism has not yet arrived in Sri Lanka - and also not in its surf spots. Even though Sri Lanka is becoming more and more popular among surfers, the spots are not overcrowded. Sri Lanka's coast offers possibilities for beginners, intermediates and advanced surfers. Beach breaks, reef breaks, point breaks: it's all there!
The south coast offers the best conditions in the European winter. An average day starts with almost no wind or light offshore, before it gets mostly windy and blown around noon. Then in the evening for the sunset session, the wind usually dies down and the sets arrange into surfable lines again.

Surfing in boardshorts and bikini

In Sri Lanka surfing means paddling through the line-up with little textile. It feels like surfing in a huge bathtub! This makes it possible to have surf sessions for hours without getting cold. But be aware of the intense sun. A lycra might help.

Even though the surf vibe is prevalent on Sri Lanka's beaches, remember to dress appropriately on the streets and on your way to and from the surf spot to show the appropriate respect.

An exotic culture, interesting people and delicious food
It is easy to get in touch with the open and always warm locals, for whom tourism is a very important source of income. In most cases, you will meet very kind and helpful people who smile a lot and, although sometimes a bit shy at first, are very hospitable. An advice to avoid misunderstandings: shaking your head here means "okay" intead of "no".
Sri Lankan food is a unique fusion of local products with spices and recipes brought to the island over centuries. The national dish in Sri Lanka is called rice and curry. You will find it pretty much everywhere and many locals eat it every day. The curry comes in many different variations, so it really doesn't get boring to eat this dish frequently. Roti and Kottu, dishes made from flat bread, are also very typical for Sri Lanka, which you will also find as street food and in vegetarian or vegan variations.
A highlight after every surf session is definitely drinking from a fresh coconut on the beach! With the yellow-orange King Coconut Sri Lanka has its own coconut type, which contains a lot of the healthy coconut water.

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Sri Lanka was in the news again and again in recent months due to the political unrest and the economic crisis. In the meantime, however, the situation has calmed down and Sri Lanka can be traveled without worry!

Get your online visa here: http://eta.gov.lk/slvisa/