Why does Hikkaduwa in Sri Lanka have such a bad reputation?

We were warned by many travelers and expats not to visit Hikkaduwa, as normal I didn't listen to anyone and went for a day trip. After visiting we really wished we had stayed there as it had far better beaches than most places we visited off season. #hikkaduwabeach #hikkaduwa #genxplorers #giddaylegends #ozzietuktukdriver #srilanka

[@reefendsurfschoolhikkaduwa7785]

You should of headed more the southern part of hikkaduwa beach. Known as narigama. It's really amazing nice bars and restaurants. Good surf breaks. And you can find the sand bottom part of the beach to for swimming. Hikkaduwa has everything for everyone. I have been going for 15 years. I have been to all the southern beaches. Personally I like hikkaduwa the best

[@genxplorers]

Thanks

[@samboyle4779]

can you advise on any good hotels in the southern part thanks

[@srilankavideos6105]

Yes, the southern part is the best. He showed only a portion of the northern part.

[@rogerpotger9261]

G'day mate .. I was in Hikkaduwa June/July for 1 month and loved it, it's alot better than pissy cold winter in Adelaide, also a shot of arak followed by a sip of beer does the trick .. I've been going there for over 40 years and surprisingly this year met some very friendly Russians !!!

[@genxplorers]

Yes, I met a couple of really cool expat russians can't always discriminate nations by there governments decisions

[@Ronagery]

Hello there and thx for your great video. Did you have to get a covid insurance to travel or its BS ? and what about PCR and stuff ? Difficult to find the correct info. Thx for your help

[@genxplorers]

Hi glad you enjoyed the video . Sri Lanka had no Covid requirements all we needed was a visa.

[@АлексМолот-в]

Good afternoon! Big waves...What month were you there?

[@genxplorers]

Hi we were there in August 2023.

[@sinneadroberts]

Thanks for the information