MAXIMUM DEPTH: 25m
MINIMUM DEPTH: 8m
BOAT TRIP: 10-15 minutes
MINIMUM LEVEL: Open Water
Aluth Gala translates simply to ‘Rock Pinnacle’ in Sinhala. Aluth Gala dive site is conveniently located near the shore, offering easy access for divers.
Following the impact of a tsunami, the area has been gradually recovering, now featuring colorful black and white corals in places and anemones with diverse marine species thriving among them.
The dive at this dramatic rock pinnacle allows exploration across different levels and enclosures among large stone formations. Marine life becomes visible from just 8 meters deep, extending down to 25 meters. Divers can alternate between these levels, encountering new species each time. This variability in depths also means different water visibility conditions, meaning despite poor conditions this is the best site to visit for a chance to spot something cool!
Divers will encounter a range of small, colorful creatures such as nudibranchs, shrimp, lionfish, and clownfish, alongside larger marine species including moray eels, schools of fusiliers and trevallies, stonefish, groupers, slugs, triggerfish, lobsters, sweetlips, lionfish, and various types of sergeant fish.
Moreover, there’s the thrill of potential sightings of whale sharks at this site, making every dive an opportunity for an unforgettable encounter with these magnificent creatures.
