Koggala Air Force Base 28 min
Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya (19 min.) Old Buddhist temple complex built into rock formations featuring many statues & a serene atmosphere. Galle National Museum (14 min.) Circa-1656 Dutch building now a museum with artifacts like masks carvings ship equipment & armor. Galle Fort - Dutch Reformed Church (15 min.) Architecture Mahamodara Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre (14 min.) Turtles Galle Railway Station (13 min) Japanese Peace Pagoda (18 min.) Unique Buddhist temple with a circular deck for sweeping views of the ocean & surrounding landscape. Narigama Beach (33 min.) Long golden sandy beach offering dramatic sunset views beach bars & surfing waves. Unawatuna Beach (17 min.) Beach with golden sand & palm trees offering activities like snorkeling & scuba diving. Piyadigama (13 min) Unawatuna Railway Station (15 min) Hikkaduwa Beach (36 min.) Popular beach with a coral reef for snorkeling plus glass bottom boat tours & surfing. Katugoda Railway Station (12 min) Galle Fort - Lighthouse (16 min.) Historic lighthouse at a fort with simple style & a nearby beach popular with swimmers. Jungle Beach (17 min.) Compact sand beach popular for swimming & sunbathing with a tiki-style beach bar/seafood spot. Koggala Beach (27 min.) Known for its surfing & scenic bay views this tropical beach includes hotels restaurants & shops. Dalawella Beach (19 min.) Palm-fringed sandy beach backed with restaurants & tourist accommodation. Galle Fort - National Maritime Archaeology Museum (14 min.) Underwater artifacts ship models & other marine-centric exhibits in a Dutch warehouse from 1671. Mihiripenna Beach (21 min.) Sandy beach with turquoise waters & palm trees plus a large rock formation & nearby lodging. |