Galle & South Coast
Why go?
Around the southernmost tip of Sri Lanka you'll find miles of quiet
beaches, small fishing villages, and the 17th-century Galle Fort.
Galle is considered Sri Lanka's finest colonial town, although it
was badly hit by the 2004 tsunami and is still being rebuilt. Other
attractions in the area include the Kataluwa Buddhist temple, which
is hidden in the jungle with some of the most interesting frescoes
in Sri Lanka (and you don’t have to share it with busloads of
tourists).
Between Unawatuna and Weligama, you can see the famous stilt
fishermen at work, perched on stakes in the water fishing with a
rod and line - the best place to see them is Ahangama. And don't
miss the charming fishing town of Tangalle. However, most people
flock to this area purely for the lovely beaches; Mirissa being our
favourite.