Koggala Air Force Base 11 min
Jungle Beach (8 min.) Compact sand beach popular for swimming & sunbathing with a tiki-style beach bar/seafood spot. Katugoda Railway Station (10 min) Martin Wickramasinghe House U0026 Folk Museum (14 min.) Museum and art Dalawella Beach (17 min.) Palm-fringed sandy beach backed with restaurants & tourist accommodation. Midigama Beach (21 min.) Relaxed palm-fringed beach with public wooden sun beds in the sand & waves attracting surfers. Talpe Railway Station (5 min) Galle Fort - National Maritime Archaeology Museum (13 min.) Underwater artifacts ship models & other marine-centric exhibits in a Dutch warehouse from 1671. Koggala Beach (9 min.) Known for its surfing & scenic bay views this tropical beach includes hotels restaurants & shops. Galle Fort - Dutch Reformed Church (14 min.) Architecture Koggala Lake (26 min.) Freshwater lagoon dotted with mini islands boasting jungle habitat & rich wildlife. Galle National Museum (13 min.) Circa-1656 Dutch building now a museum with artifacts like masks carvings ship equipment & armor. Bus Stop Towards Matara (12 min) Mihiripenna Beach (4 min.) Sandy beach with turquoise waters & palm trees plus a large rock formation & nearby lodging. Unawatuna Beach (9 min.) Beach with golden sand & palm trees offering activities like snorkeling & scuba diving. Japanese Peace Pagoda (9 min.) Unique Buddhist temple with a circular deck for sweeping views of the ocean & surrounding landscape. Bus Stop (6 min) Galle Fort - Lighthouse (15 min.) Historic lighthouse at a fort with simple style & a nearby beach popular with swimmers. Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya (8 min.) Old Buddhist temple complex built into rock formations featuring many statues & a serene atmosphere. |