Galle District Travel Guide

Southern Province

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Popular cities in Galle District

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Galle
Known for Yoga, Sailing and Libraries
This charming seaside town in southern Sri Lanka welcomes visitors with its colonial old town, pristine beaches and world class diving.

Reasons to visit

  • Galle Fort
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium
  • Galle Lighthouse
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Unawatuna
Known for Beaches, Swimming and Jungles
Explore Unawatuna: its jungle, beaches, snorkelling and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Jungle Beach
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Bentota
Head to sights like Bentota Beach and Prince Lanka Ayurvrda as you discover Bentota.

Reasons to visit

  • Bentota Beach
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Hikkaduwa
Head to sights like Hikkaduwa Beach and Hikkaduwa Coral Reef as you discover Hikkaduwa.

Reasons to visit

  • Narigama Beach
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Ahangama
Known for Dining, Beaches and Friendly people
Come to relaxing Ahangama and enjoy its oceanfront, beaches and museums.
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Ahungalla
Known for Dining, Beaches and Family-friendly
Explore relaxing Ahungalla: its dining, beaches, oceanfront and more!
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Bentota Beach

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If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Bentota Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Bentota.
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