Koggala Air Force Base 26 min
Koggala Beach (25 min.) Known for its surfing & scenic bay views this tropical beach includes hotels restaurants & shops. Mihiripenna Beach (19 min.) Sandy beach with turquoise waters & palm trees plus a large rock formation & nearby lodging. Galle Fort - Dutch Reformed Church (5 min.) Architecture Richmond Hill (8 min) Mahamodara Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre (7 min.) Turtles Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya (18 min.) Old Buddhist temple complex built into rock formations featuring many statues & a serene atmosphere. Narigama Beach (27 min.) Long golden sandy beach offering dramatic sunset views beach bars & surfing waves. Galle Fort - Lighthouse (7 min.) Historic lighthouse at a fort with simple style & a nearby beach popular with swimmers. Galle Central Bus (4 min) Japanese Peace Pagoda (16 min.) Unique Buddhist temple with a circular deck for sweeping views of the ocean & surrounding landscape. Unawatuna Beach (16 min.) Beach with golden sand & palm trees offering activities like snorkeling & scuba diving. Ginthota (13 min) Katugoda Railway Station (10 min) Hikkaduwa Beach (31 min.) Popular beach with a coral reef for snorkeling plus glass bottom boat tours & surfing. Galle Fort - National Maritime Archaeology Museum (5 min.) Underwater artifacts ship models & other marine-centric exhibits in a Dutch warehouse from 1671. Dalawella Beach (17 min.) Palm-fringed sandy beach backed with restaurants & tourist accommodation. Galle National Museum (5 min.) Circa-1656 Dutch building now a museum with artifacts like masks carvings ship equipment & armor. Jungle Beach (15 min.) Compact sand beach popular for swimming & sunbathing with a tiki-style beach bar/seafood spot. |