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The Rekawa lagoon and wetland near Tangalle
REKAWA LAGOONPhoto by Banja-Frans Mulder on Wikimedia Commons10 km east of Tangalle

WILDLIFE · TURTLE NESTING SITE

Where Turtles Come Ashore

Rekawa · Southern Coast

Visit

2-4 hrs

Best

After dark

Region

Southern Coast

Five species of sea turtle nest on the beach, and a community project lets you watch them lay eggs after dark.

A fishing village and lagoon about 10 km east of Tangalle, backed by one of Sri Lanka's most reliable sea-turtle nesting beaches. Five turtle species come ashore to lay eggs here, and a community-run project runs guided night visits.

2-4 hrsAfter dark
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