Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 1 hr 37
Midigama Beach (20 min) Relaxed, palm-fringed beach with public wooden sun beds in the sand & waves attracting surfers. Dalawella Beach (26 min) Palm-fringed sandy beach backed with restaurants & tourist accommodation. Galle Dutch Fort (44 min) Built in the 16th century, this preserved Dutch sea fort houses a network of museums, shops & cafes. Stilt Fisherman (17 min) Beach with local fishermen on top of stick crosses demonstrating on-water stilt fishing. Japanese Peace Pagoda (37 min) Unique Buddhist temple with a circular deck for sweeping views of the ocean & surrounding landscape. Mihiripenna Beach (26 min) Sandy beach with turquoise waters & palm trees, plus a large rock formation & nearby lodging. Koggala Beach (20 min) Known for its surfing & scenic bay views, this tropical beach includes hotels, restaurants & shops. Jungle Beach (37 min) Compact sand beach, popular for swimming & sunbathing, with a tiki-style beach bar/seafood spot. Unawatuna Beach (30 min) Beach with golden sand & palm trees offering activities like snorkeling & scuba diving. Galle Fort - National Maritime Archaeology Museum (42 min) Underwater artifacts, ship models & other marine-centric exhibits in a Dutch warehouse from 1671. Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya (34 min) Old Buddhist temple complex built into rock formations featuring many statues & a serene atmosphere. Koggala Lake (1 hr 3) Freshwater lagoon dotted with mini islands boasting jungle habitat & rich wildlife. Martin Wickramasinghe House & Folk Museum (19 min) Simple home of a Sri Lankan author with displays on Buddhist culture, set in tree-dotted grounds. Galle Fort - Lighthouse (44 min) Historic lighthouse at a fort with simple style & a nearby beach popular with swimmers. Mirissa Beach (35 min) Popular beach, home to many seafood restaurants, best known for surfing & seasonal whale watching. |