Sri Lanka is a blessed island in the Indian Ocean home to diverse terrain; flora and fauna and vegetation. Incredible beaches form a border around this little tear drop shaped isle. There are not only just beaches but a wide variety of other things around the island to see and do if you plan to visit Sri Lanka. Luxury Resorts in the island have been highly praised by the tourists as well for their warm hospitality.
If you are planning on heading down south, the beaches down south are renowned tourist destinations. If you want a quieter escape away from the crowd and close to nature a great place to explore would be the Rekawa Lagoon. If you are here for the day or wish to spend a few days around here there are plenty of accommodation options available. One such noteworthy place is Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort.
Rekawa is a rural small town close to Tangalle and the residents of the village mainly depend on fishing and agriculture for their living. Rekawa is considered a rustic beauty as the long stretch of sandy beaches and the mangroves that form a fringe along the lagoon.
Rekawa lagoon is a nesting home for many species of birds some even being migrant birds. People who visit the area mostly come to engage in relaxing boat rides around the lagoon. There is a variety of wildlife that can be found in the vicinity such as mammals, reptiles, arthropods and various aquatic creatures. There are also around 150 species of birds that can be found in this area.
If you want to experience the beaches, one of the beaches in close proximity to Rekawa is the Tangalle beach which spans about 10 Km and is a great place to just relax or go for a few dives.
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