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Marine sanctuary

Bar Reef Marine Sanctuary

බාර් ගල්පර සාගර අභයභූමිය பார் பவளத்திட்டு கடல் சரணாலயம்

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Off the Kalpitiya peninsula, the largest coral reef system in Sri Lanka. The surrounding sea has spinner dolphins, dugong seagrass beds and many reef fish.

Entrance fees

Fees for this place have not been added yet. Ask at the entrance or check with the Department of Wildlife Conservation.

Fees are set by the government and change from time to time. Confirm at the gate or on the official booking site before you go.

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