Bar Reef
The Bar Reef is a system of coral reefs just offshore from Sri Lanka's Kalpitiya peninsula. It has the greatest biodiversity of any coral reef in the waters around India and is one of the few pristine coral reef systems in Sri Lanka.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Bar Reef
- Type: Reef
- Description: coral reef system in Sri Lanka
- Categories: protected area, scuba diving, sports location, and landform
- Location: North Western Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
8.36732° or 8° 22′ 2″ northLongitude
79.74635° or 79° 44′ 47″ eastOpen location code
6JWX9P8W+WGOpenStreetMap ID
node 4025127654OpenStreetMap feature
natural=reefOpenStreetMap feature
sport=scuba_diving
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Satellite Map
Discover Bar Reef from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Arabic to Swedish—“Bar Reef” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “شعاب بار”
- Cebuano: “Bar Reef”
- Swedish: “Bar Reef”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Rodhapadu and Karamuna.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Anchor Point and St. Joseph Church.
North Western Province: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Kurunegala, Puttalam, Chilaw, and Kalpitiya.
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