One day is not enough for Hiriketiya, but it is enough to fall for it. This is how we would spend it.
Morning: breakfast and the bay
Start at Malkoha, our top pick for breakfast and the best coffee in town. Then head down to the bay: watch the surfers, swim in the calm middle of the bay in season, or book a lesson on the beach break.
Afternoon: a long lunch with a view
Walk over to The Ruin, one of our favourite places to spend the whole afternoon: good food, good drinks and a view you will not want to leave. If you want something cheaper, Roti Hut is simple, local and genuinely good.
Getting stiff from the surf? Massage Shed is our favourite place for a massage.
Sunset
Go to Pehebiya Beach, right next door and one of the local favourites for sunset, or grab a drink at Raa on the beach. Get there half an hour before the sun goes down.
Night
Dinner at Smoke & Bitters for cocktails and a proper meal. After that, see tonight in Hiriketiya for parties, karaoke and the beer garden at ClearPoint.