Southern Province Travel Guide

Sri Lanka

Galle
Galle
Galle International Cricket Stadium
Galle
Galle International Cricket Stadium showing a sunset

Popular cities in Southern Province

Galle
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 Clock Tower
Panorama of Ratgama Lake with fishing village, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
Hikkaduwa
Head to sights like Hikkaduwa Beach and Hikkaduwa Coral Reef as you discover Hikkaduwa.

Reasons to visit

  • Narigama Beach
Mirissa
Mirissa
Known for Whale watching, Swimming and Surfing
The palm-fringed beach, gentle waves, magnificent sunsets and fresh seafood at this coastal town evoke images of a tropical paradise.

Reasons to visit

  • Secret Beach
One of the best place to snorkel
Unawatuna
Known for Beaches, Swimming and Jungles
Explore Unawatuna: its jungle, beaches, snorkelling and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Jungle Beach
A man walking along the beach of Sri Lanka. Selective focus.
Bentota
Head to sights like Bentota Beach and Prince Lanka Ayurvrda as you discover Bentota.

Reasons to visit

  • Bentota Beach
Weligama showing a sandy beach, surf and a sunset
Weligama
Known for Beaches, Surfing and Swimming
Relax on the sandy beach and experience the laid-back charm of this fishing town, which is a good base for touring Sri Lanka’s glorious southern coastline.