Galle & the south coast
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Galle & the south coast

Fort evenings, whale cruises from Mirissa and quiet honeymoon beaches.

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Best time to go
November to April, when the sea is calm; whale season peaks from December to April.
Getting there
About 2 hours from Colombo on the southern expressway.
Great for
Beach Honeymoon Whales
Overview

Why go to Galle & the south coast

The south coast is Sri Lanka at its most relaxed. Galle Fort, a UNESCO-listed Dutch town of ramparts, lanes and small cafés, is best explored on foot as the sun goes down over the walls.

East of Galle the coast runs on through Unawatuna, Mirissa and Tangalle: palm-lined bays for swimming, blue-whale cruises out of Mirissa in season and quiet villas that make it our most-requested honeymoon stretch.

Highlights

What not to miss

  1. 01

    Galle Fort at sunset

    Walk the 17th-century ramparts to the lighthouse as the day cools.

  2. 02

    Whale watching from Mirissa

    Morning cruises in search of blue whales, sperm whales and spinner dolphins.

  3. 03

    Stilt fishermen at Koggala

    The south coast's famous fishermen, perched on poles above the surf.

  4. 04

    Honeymoon beaches

    Quiet bays at Tangalle and Talalla with private villas and small hotels.

Gallery

Galle & the south coast in pictures

Tours

Tours through Galle & the south coast

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