Diving in Sri Lanka,

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 Sri Lanka is southeast of the tip of India and diving tends to be seasonal, from November to April dive the West Coast, from May to October dive the East Coast. 
There are coral reefs which can be shore dives. The far side of the reefs are drop offs for the more experienced diver. 
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West Coast diving applies to Beruwala, Bentota, Galle, Hikkaduwa, Matara Negombo, Unawatuna and Weligma.

  • Lanka Sportsreizen-Confifi Marina. 21 Paradise Island Hotel Complex, Bentota, Sri Lanka.  Tel: (94) 1-824500 Fax: (94) 1-826125  E-mail 
  • Ypsylon Dive Centre, Moragalla, Beruwella. Tel: 034 76132. Fax: 034 76334.  E-mail 
  • Confifi Marina and Dive Centre. 33 Michael's Road, Beruwella, Sri Lanka 
  • Serendib Watersports Paradise, 11 Poruthota Road, Ethukala, Negombo. Tel: 078 660798. Fax: 031 38317.
  • Poseidon Dive Centre, Galle Road, Hikkaduwa. Tel: 0094 977294 Fax:  0094 976607. Web : E-mail
  • Scuba Safaris, Ltd. Coral Garden Hotel, Galle Road, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka. Tel: (94) 1-694012 Fax: (94) 1-694029  E-mail 
  • Bay Beach Aqua Sports, Capt. Edgar K. Rupprecht, Bay Beach Hotel, Kapparatota Welligama. Tel: 0094 41 50201 Fax: (94) 41-52708  E-mail 

Bentota
The Tamil Tigers are a militant faction fighting for independence. They are based in the north of the island. The tourist areas are in the south. Be particularly cautious on 24th July each year when they mark a battle in 1984. On 24th July 2001 they destroyed 7 military and 3 commercial airplanes in 6 hours and tourists had to dodge bullets in the international airport... but the diving is good.
Bentota

Last dived March 2002 by Ray Benton-Smith 

Hi have just got back from Sri Lanka 15th March 2002. Did three dive sites while there all around Bentota in the South West- these were Rada, Atara caves and Siri. Water temp was 29 degrees C and vis was quite good below about 6 metres. Depths ranged from about 10 to 30 metres. Rock formations made for an interesting dive with an abundance of fish, some huge lobsters and some good swim throughs. Among others saw large Groupers, Barracuda, Lion fish, King Mackerel, Triggers and Clown fish. Used the Confifi marina dive centre (ask for Fred or Veronique) kit was a bit ragged but safe. be careful with dates as for a large part of the year vis is nfg. Regards, Ray Benton-smith.

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