Explore some of the traditional and historical locations on the southern coast when you visit the city of Galle.
Sight: Galle Fort Tour
You will encounter the Galle Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as you enter the energetic city of Galle. It also receives the title of Asia’s best-preserved sea fort. Explore the cobblestone pathways and take in the unique architectural design of this historic artefact.
Sight: Mask Museum of Ambalangoda
See the hundreds of traditional masks made through years of practice at the Mask Museum in Ambalangoda. See the real masks on display by taking a walk around this area.
Sight: Turtle Hatchery in Kosgoda
The next place you will visit is the turtle hatchery. The goal of this location is to protect the declining number of sea turtles that visit Sri Lankan beaches to lay their eggs. The visit gives the conservationists the opportunity to educate people about the situation and promote awareness of the noble cause.
Sight: Stilt Fishermen Weligama
Weligamas stilt fishermen are keepers of a long-standing custom. This fishing technique has been around for a long time and is used in shallow water. This fishing technique has been mentioned in ancient Sri Lankan literature.
Sight: Unawatuna Beach
Go to Unawatuna Beach to take advantage of the fun beach activities and crystal-clear waters. After a long day of travelling take a moment to unwind and bask in the sun’s warmth and the gentle wind.
Sight: Hollow Dagoba of Kalutara
Visitors to the Hollow Dagoba can take advantage of the rare chance to explore the dagoba. The inside of this dagoba shows you murals of Lord Buddha that depict his various lives.