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Galle
A walled city by the turquoise sea
Southern Province3 days recommendedNovember to April (calm seas)
Overview
About Galle
Galle Fort is a living UNESCO World Heritage Site - a fortified peninsula of coral-stone ramparts, lighthouse, Dutch Reformed church and pastel merchant houses. Beyond the walls, the southern coast unfolds with palm-fringed beaches at Unawatuna, Mirissa and Weligama, famous for surfing and whale watching.
Top Attractions
Must-See in Galle
1
Galle Fort
Wander the ramparts at sunset through the UNESCO old town.
2
Galle Lighthouse
Sri Lanka’s oldest lighthouse, standing on the fort’s Point Utrecht bastion.
3
Unawatuna Beach
A sheltered crescent of sand 5km from Galle, ideal for swimming.
4
Mirissa Whale Watching
Blue and sperm whales pass close to Mirissa from December to April.
Things to Do
Experiences in Galle
Walk the Galle Fort ramparts
Whale watching in Mirissa
Surf at Weligama
Visit a turtle hatchery
Stilt fishing photography
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