Basses Lighthouse
A historic offshore lighthouse marking a dangerous reef.
adventure
Great Basses Riff
Southern Province
Beste Reisezeit: March to April (Very narrow window)
Ideale Dauer: 1-2 days
4 Highlights
Über Great Basses Riff
Great Basses ist der spektakulärste Tauchplatz Sri Lankas. Nur wenige Wochen im Jahr zugänglich, bietet es Höhlen und das Wrack eines Silberschatzschiffs.
Highlights
Silberschatz-Wrack
Unterwasser-Höhlen
Adlerrochen-Sichtungen
Kirinda Tempel
Top Sehenswürdigkeiten
Treasure Wreck
The site where thousands of silver coins were found in the 1960s.
Lokale Küche
Wild Game CurrySourced from the border of Yala (Kirinda area).
Buffalo CurdA staple for divers recovering from the salt-water exposure.
Kulturelle Etikette
Recommended only for experienced (Advanced Open Water) divers
Check weather conditions daily; currents are extremely strong
Hire a boat from Kirinda early in the morning
Saisonale Veranstaltungen
The Calm WindowMarch/AprilThe only time the sea is calm enough for diving at the reef.