Koggala Air Force Base 31 min
Katugoda Railway Station (15 min) Ginthota (11 min) Galle Railway Station (7 min) Galle National Museum (9 min.) Circa-1656 Dutch building now a museum with artifacts like masks carvings ship equipment & armor. Galle Fort - Lighthouse (11 min.) Historic lighthouse at a fort with simple style & a nearby beach popular with swimmers. Mihiripenna Beach (24 min.) Sandy beach with turquoise waters & palm trees plus a large rock formation & nearby lodging. Jungle Beach (20 min.) Compact sand beach popular for swimming & sunbathing with a tiki-style beach bar/seafood spot. Mahamodara Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre (7 min.) Turtles Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya (22 min.) Old Buddhist temple complex built into rock formations featuring many statues & a serene atmosphere. Piyadigama (5 min) Hikkaduwa Beach (28 min.) Popular beach with a coral reef for snorkeling plus glass bottom boat tours & surfing. Narigama Beach (25 min.) Long golden sandy beach offering dramatic sunset views beach bars & surfing waves. Galle Fort - National Maritime Archaeology Museum (9 min.) Underwater artifacts ship models & other marine-centric exhibits in a Dutch warehouse from 1671. Dalawella Beach (22 min.) Palm-fringed sandy beach backed with restaurants & tourist accommodation. Koggala Beach (30 min.) Known for its surfing & scenic bay views this tropical beach includes hotels restaurants & shops. Japanese Peace Pagoda (21 min.) Unique Buddhist temple with a circular deck for sweeping views of the ocean & surrounding landscape. Galle Fort - Dutch Reformed Church (9 min.) Architecture Unawatuna Beach (20 min.) Beach with golden sand & palm trees offering activities like snorkeling & scuba diving. |