Koggala Air Force Base 14 min
Katugoda Railway Station (10 min) Mihiripenna Beach (7 min.) Sandy beach with turquoise waters & palm trees plus a large rock formation & nearby lodging. Martin Wickramasinghe House U0026 Folk Museum (17 min.) Museum and art Japanese Peace Pagoda (9 min.) Unique Buddhist temple with a circular deck for sweeping views of the ocean & surrounding landscape. Galle Fort - National Maritime Archaeology Museum (13 min.) Underwater artifacts ship models & other marine-centric exhibits in a Dutch warehouse from 1671. Narigama Beach (37 min.) Long golden sandy beach offering dramatic sunset views beach bars & surfing waves. Unawatuna Beach (6 min.) Beach with golden sand & palm trees offering activities like snorkeling & scuba diving. Dalawella Beach (5 min.) Palm-fringed sandy beach backed with restaurants & tourist accommodation. Galle Fort - Dutch Reformed Church (14 min.) Architecture Galle National Museum (13 min.) Circa-1656 Dutch building now a museum with artifacts like masks carvings ship equipment & armor. Koggala Beach (12 min.) Known for its surfing & scenic bay views this tropical beach includes hotels restaurants & shops. Galle Fort - Lighthouse (15 min.) Historic lighthouse at a fort with simple style & a nearby beach popular with swimmers. Talpe Railway Station (7 min) Koggala Lake (29 min.) Freshwater lagoon dotted with mini islands boasting jungle habitat & rich wildlife. Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya (16 min.) Old Buddhist temple complex built into rock formations featuring many statues & a serene atmosphere. Jungle Beach (8 min.) Compact sand beach popular for swimming & sunbathing with a tiki-style beach bar/seafood spot. |