Koggala Air Force Base 27 min
Piyadigama (6 min) Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya (18 min.) Old Buddhist temple complex built into rock formations featuring many statues & a serene atmosphere. Koggala Beach (26 min.) Known for its surfing & scenic bay views this tropical beach includes hotels restaurants & shops. Narigama Beach (21 min.) Long golden sandy beach offering dramatic sunset views beach bars & surfing waves. Dalawella Beach (18 min.) Palm-fringed sandy beach backed with restaurants & tourist accommodation. Jungle Beach (16 min.) Compact sand beach popular for swimming & sunbathing with a tiki-style beach bar/seafood spot. Galle Fort - Lighthouse (7 min.) Historic lighthouse at a fort with simple style & a nearby beach popular with swimmers. Galle Fort - Dutch Reformed Church (5 min.) Architecture Japanese Peace Pagoda (17 min.) Unique Buddhist temple with a circular deck for sweeping views of the ocean & surrounding landscape. Katugoda Railway Station (11 min) Galle National Museum (5 min.) Circa-1656 Dutch building now a museum with artifacts like masks carvings ship equipment & armor. Richmond Hill (7 min) Unawatuna Beach (16 min.) Beach with golden sand & palm trees offering activities like snorkeling & scuba diving. Galle Fort - National Maritime Archaeology Museum (5 min.) Underwater artifacts ship models & other marine-centric exhibits in a Dutch warehouse from 1671. Mahamodara Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre (8 min.) Turtles Ginthota (7 min) Hikkaduwa Beach (25 min.) Popular beach with a coral reef for snorkeling plus glass bottom boat tours & surfing. Mihiripenna Beach (20 min.) Sandy beach with turquoise waters & palm trees plus a large rock formation & nearby lodging. |