The idyllic island nation of Sri Lanka offers many delights for the visitor from overseas and significant amongst these is the array of water sports that may be enjoyed on the country’s attractive beachfront locations. If you desire to experience the many pleasures offered by this magical island it is important to select attractive contemporary hotels such as those offered by AVANI Hotels & Resorts. These world-class accommodations offer well-appointed rooms and attentive hospitality meeting every expectation of their clients.
The visitor will find that a diverse selection of different water sports may be enjoyed at the innumerable beachfront locations of Sri Lanka. Scuba diving is a popular pursuit amongst visitors to the island, and you will find a host of attractive diving sites which offer appealing conditions for the sport. Many of these sites feature intriguing wrecks and coral reefs adding to their appeal. Arugam Bay and Trincomalee offer favourable diving conditions from May until September whilst Hikkaduwa, Bentota, Mirissa and Unawatuna are attractive from November through April.
The seas off Sri Lanka are also ideal for windsurfing, offering moderately strong winds and conducive wave conditions. Perfect spots for this pursuit are Arugam Bay on the eastern coast and the beaches of Midigama, Hikkaduwa and Polhenna on the western and southern coasts of the island.
The beaches of Sri Lanka also offer delightful conditions for a number of other water sports. These include surfboarding and waterskiing, two popular water sports which are much loved by enthusiasts. Pursuits such as these are somewhat demanding, and require some expertise to perform proficiently. The local conditions are also excellent for kite surfing, particularly in areas such as Kalpitiya which is favoured by kite surfing aficionados. Sri Lankan beaches also offer splendid opportunities for jetskiing, which always provides an exhilarating experience. These opportunities are sure to capture the interest of the water sport lover.
Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+
