A gem on Sri Lanka's Southwest coast is Wadduwa, a laid back paradise located conveniently between Colombo and the beach resorts of Beruwela and Bentota. Wadduwa, It is 70 km from Sri Lanka's international airport and 40 km from Colombo. Wadduwa is a holiday destination catering for couples, families and singles alike. Safe swimming conditions combined with fun water sport and exciting excursions are providing for the ideal background for a relaxed holiday in Sri Lanka. For those interested in Sri Lanka's traditional Ayurveda treatments, Wadduwa is well known for authentic, professional Ayurveda SPA's and Retreats. Some of the attractions around the area

• built in the 19th century, this is one of the lovely
  
• Temples in the area.

The centre runs canoe safaris out to the mangrove swamps and you can see a variety of fauna.

Located in south-west Sri Lanka, Sinharaja is the country's last viable area of primary tropical rainforest. More than 60% of the trees are endemic and many of them are considered rare. There is much endemic wildlife, especially birds, but the reserve is also home to over 50% of Sri Lanka's endemic species of mammals and butterflies, as well as many kinds of insects, reptiles and rare amphibians.
Sri Lanka's tropical rain forest, the Sinharaja is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. One of the few virgin forests left in the world. Visitors are required to obtain permits from the Wildlife Department in order to visit this sanctuary. Streams, springs, rivers, waterfalls, leopard, monkeys, butterflies and moths, rare trees, valuable shrubs and medicinal herbs are all found within its green canopy.

wadduwa beach-Beautiful palm-lined beach, popular with tourists and locals.

panadura beach-Knowen for its delicious seafood and nice strech of sand.

The area in and around wadduwa is famous for its beautifuly crafted basketware made from the leaves of local palm trees that line the beach front. Buy baskets, mats and bags from any of the roadside stalls. Vendors also sell a multitude of sarongs, hats, t-shirts and handicrafts at reasonable prices.

Close proximity to Kalutara Temple which is one of the most popular temples in Sri Lanka.