Koggala Air Force Base 28 min
Dalawella Beach (19 min.) Palm-fringed sandy beach backed with restaurants & tourist accommodation. Katugoda Railway Station (11 min) Mahamodara Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre (12 min.) Turtles Galle National Museum (6 min.) Circa-1656 Dutch building now a museum with artifacts like masks carvings ship equipment & armor. Mihiripenna Beach (21 min.) Sandy beach with turquoise waters & palm trees plus a large rock formation & nearby lodging. Galle Fort - National Maritime Archaeology Museum (6 min.) Underwater artifacts ship models & other marine-centric exhibits in a Dutch warehouse from 1671. Unawatuna Beach (17 min.) Beach with golden sand & palm trees offering activities like snorkeling & scuba diving. Narigama Beach (22 min.) Long golden sandy beach offering dramatic sunset views beach bars & surfing waves. Jungle Beach (17 min.) Compact sand beach popular for swimming & sunbathing with a tiki-style beach bar/seafood spot. Ginthota (8 min) Richmond Hill (7 min) Galle Fort - Dutch Reformed Church (6 min.) Architecture Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya (19 min.) Old Buddhist temple complex built into rock formations featuring many statues & a serene atmosphere. Mahamodara Bus (6 min) Koggala Beach (26 min.) Known for its surfing & scenic bay views this tropical beach includes hotels restaurants & shops. Japanese Peace Pagoda (17 min.) Unique Buddhist temple with a circular deck for sweeping views of the ocean & surrounding landscape. Galle Fort - Lighthouse (8 min.) Historic lighthouse at a fort with simple style & a nearby beach popular with swimmers. Hikkaduwa Beach (26 min.) Popular beach with a coral reef for snorkeling plus glass bottom boat tours & surfing. |