Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 1 hr 37
Mirissa Beach (23 min.) Popular beach home to many seafood restaurants best known for surfing & seasonal whale watching. Unawatuna Beach (18 min.) Beach with golden sand & palm trees offering activities like snorkeling & scuba diving. Midigama (8 min) Galle Fort - National Maritime Archaeology Museum (30 min.) Underwater artifacts ship models & other marine-centric exhibits in a Dutch warehouse from 1671. Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya (23 min.) Old Buddhist temple complex built into rock formations featuring many statues & a serene atmosphere. Kathaluwa (9 min) Handunugoda Tea Estate (14 min) Museum Mihiripenna Beach (14 min.) Sandy beach with turquoise waters & palm trees plus a large rock formation & nearby lodging. Dalawella Beach (15 min.) Palm-fringed sandy beach backed with restaurants & tourist accommodation. Koggala Lake (15 min.) Freshwater lagoon dotted with mini islands boasting jungle habitat & rich wildlife. Jungle Beach (25 min.) Compact sand beach popular for swimming & sunbathing with a tiki-style beach bar/seafood spot. Midigama Beach (7 min.) Relaxed palm-fringed beach with public wooden sun beds in the sand & waves attracting surfers. Welhengoda (5 min) Martin Wickramasinghe House U0026 Folk Museum (8 min.) Museum and art Galle Fort - Lighthouse (32 min.) Historic lighthouse at a fort with simple style & a nearby beach popular with swimmers. Koggala (9 min) Japanese Peace Pagoda (25 min.) Unique Buddhist temple with a circular deck for sweeping views of the ocean & surrounding landscape. Koggala Beach (8 min.) Known for its surfing & scenic bay views this tropical beach includes hotels restaurants & shops. |