Sri Lanka · South coast · 05°58′ N

Discover the other side of Hiriketiya.

Nilwella is right next to Hiriketiya. Many of the stays and places people know as “Hiriketiya” are actually in Nilwella – and so is Blue Beach Island.

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Nilwella.com · The other side of Hiriketiya

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The island everyone is posting

Blue Beach Island is in Nilwella.

A narrow strip of sand leads out to a small rocky island, with the sea on both sides. It has become one of the most photographed spots on the south coast – and it is right here in Nilwella, next to the fishing harbour.

1.3 km from Hiriketiya Bay as the crow flies
Walk out on the sandbar at low tide
Calmest seas from November to April
No lifeguards – check the sea before you go

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Explore Nilwella

Eat, stay, explore.

Nilwella is a small coastal village on Sri Lanka's south coast, right next to Hiriketiya in the Dikwella area. It is home to Blue Beach Island and Nilwella Fishery Harbour – and many of the stays, restaurants and beach clubs people know as “Hiriketiya” are actually here.

Next door to Hiriketiya

Hiriketiya gets the attention. Nilwella is right next door.

Many of the stays, restaurants and beach clubs people associate with Hiriketiya are actually in Nilwella – or have Nilwella as their address. So does the island everyone is posting.

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