Exploring the Coast: Galle’s Timeless Beauty

Galle Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the best-preserved colonial forts in Asia. Its lighthouse ramparts and winding cobblestone streets all add to the romantic setting. The National Maritime Museum which houses marine artifacts from shipwreck explorations along the Southern Coast and the island’s oldest breadfruit tree are two of the historical sites within the fort. There are many talented individuals in Sri Lanka’s traditional art and subculture scene. Take a tranquil Madu River cruise after that to see small islands and interact with wildlife up close. The turtle hatchery at Kosgoda Beach which raises sea turtle eggs before releasing them into the ocean is another place to visit in an effort to save endangered species. Enjoy an afternoon at the Unawatuna Beach, a peaceful cove ideal for relaxing and encircled by palm trees. A distinctive fishing tradition in Weligama is fishing from stilts in shallow waters. The amount of golden sand in this village is substantial. See the hollow dagoba of the magnificent Kalutara temple. In this echoey dome events from the Lord Buddha’s numerous past lives are depicted in murals on the inner walls.