Vadduva is a spa town located on the west coast of Sri Lanka, approximately 33 kilometers south of Colombo. Vadduva is about 35 sqm. Common area, running through the center of Galle Road and 8 kilometers of a good beach. The town is also known for its palm plantations and the production of Toddy (palm wine) and vinegar.Also in the city are engaged in the production of products from coconut fiber - brokel, rugs, mats, etc. And the Kadduva district is interesting to the tourist with its historical sights - the ancient Buddhist temples, in particular.
From the South Waddow, the Kalutary River River Ganga River separates from the North Vaddów, in the north of Vadduva, it actually divides the Bolgoda River and Lake South Bolgoda. These two rivers are peculiar local attractions and recreation sites and river safaris. By the way, through the central part of the city - where tourists are almost never there, the little river Ceppe El is flowing.
The name of the town, as relying in Sri Lanka, is associated with legends and myths. So, for one of them, many people engaged in medicine lived in these parts. In the signaling language they are called "Veda Mahaththayaa" - thus, the name of the city was formed from the phrase "Veda DooVa", which means "earth of doctors".
IN Dry season Ocean off the coast of Waddwa is quite clean; In the rainy season, warm, but troubled, and because of this, not transparent. At the same time, highly high waves are high, up to a meter, and it is unrealistic, but you can jump on the waves. Therefore B. rain season Vaddów beaches are often deserted (and pretty dirty!) - Everyone sunbathe on sun beds on site under palm trees. But even in the dry season of sand on the beach of Vaddwa is not snow-white, as sometimes they write on the Internet. Beach strip Three colors: yellow, red, black ...
Yellow sand, and red and black is clay, so, better than white beautiful swimsuits do not take. Especially in the rainy season, when this clay regularly blurs the rain. In any case, even if sunbathing and swim on the beach you do not want, be sure to go out to meet the sunset on the beach. Sunsets in Vaddeww Very beautiful - such a case is imposed in no case. You can also hold a romantic photo session.
By the way, Hotels in Vaddouve Good! They are a bit, but mostly enough large hotel complexes with spa, several villas, and a handful of guest houses cheaper. In general, the village of Vaddow is small. Although at least more than the neighboring Kalutar. But the center can be ride on a Tuk-Tuka for a couple of dollars.
Local residents who are tested about hotels, there are quite intrusive: tubers, sellers of souvenirs, clothes ... These guys are the most cunning, you must remember. But in general, after communication with almost any Lankan, more than 5 minutes you will be invited to him home for dinner. Locals are happy to positive on camera, smile, greet in English.
Almost all locals - Singala who confess Buddhism or Christianity. More Buddhist temples In the vicinity, yet, more. And for the most part, they stand on the coast - you can go and count: at least eight pieces. The mosques in Vaddwe are not found - only in the very East (where already, probably not Vadduva), costs a few mosques. Although in Vaddew, still, there is Muslims.
Alcohol It is better to buy in Duty-Free, although you can navigate and already in Vaddew. True, alcoholic beverages are not sold everywhere. Not even in every supermarket you can buy beer. But, if they came across something local, try. Arak (33-degree coconut vodka, resembles whiskey to taste), depending on the type costs from 7 to 16-18 dollars.
Lyon beer. (Not bad, drinking can) cost about 2 dollars. Some local - employees of hotels, for example, can offer to buy a bottle and bring to the hotel. True, they will certainly be heated at 400-500 rupees, so it's easier to ride yourself. Well, or not certainly, but there is such an opportunity.
Next to the railway in the center of the village there Small shops where you can buy all souvenirs and tea (On the tea factory, the same, but twice as expensive). There are modest arms Massage salons - Make it very well and inexpensive, can be recommended (cheaper than in the hotel).
Large stores in Vaddwe also no But food in small shops is often inedible. There are several fruit points, however, there are only bananas, watermelons and coconuts (maybe you will be lucky). Therefore, behind fruits need to ride a car on a fruit market, but there will have to bargain to bargain. The market is not in Vaddwe, but approximately 15-20 minutes from the village. Restaurants and cafes in Vaddwe are not so much. Recommendations about "Eino" Vadduva read in another article of the block.
Entertainment in Vaddwe almost no no . In essence, Vadduva is a small village in one street. Put the hand on the heart, there is absolutely nowhere to go, and even trying to see something. However, the village in the middle is a stop where stops bus where you can go to larger cities. It's cheap and quick, but even easier (but also more expensive) to get to Tuk Tuka.
Actually, the picture is ordinary for Sri Lanka, which oh, how not looks like Turkey or Egypt. Although in some hotels, the staff is trying to organize animation - water aerobics, water polo, volleyball, as well as evening A la Disco evening (sometimes even with Russian songs), snake show, live music, darts championship, etc. The same who already knows how really cool animation looks like, in this regard comes bomp. But still, I am sure that in Sri Lanka, the animation is the last thing, because it inspires and impressive nature and sights. Vadduva (and all Lanka) is a program, rather, informative and passive recreation: good weather, ocean, delicious food, excursions.
What excursions? Full full of these! Trips to Bentota, in Fort Galle, on a turtle farm, for waterfalls, in a botanical garden, tea factories, river safaris. There are more long rounds, for example, two-day, in which the beauty of the inside of the island can be studied, Candy, Sigiriya, etc..
