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Galle Fort and the ocean from above

Southern Coast

Galle & Unawatuna

Historic architecture, beaches and ocean sunsets.

Galle Fort is a fortified old town founded by the Portuguese and expanded by the Dutch. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it's full of cafés, galleries and colonial lanes.

A few minutes away, Unawatuna offers a sheltered bay, calm water and a relaxed beach atmosphere.

The Galle lighthouse among palm trees
A bay with a hill and palm trees
A vintage car on a cobbled street in Galle Fort

Galle & Unawatuna

Highlights

  1. 01

    Galle Fort

    A sunset walk along the ramparts.

  2. 02

    Galle Lighthouse

    The fort's most photogenic landmark.

  3. 03

    Unawatuna Beach

    A bay for swimming and relaxing.

Explore

Things to do

  • Walk Galle Fort
  • Beach time in Unawatuna
  • Sunset on the ramparts

Practical information

Best for
Beach, architecture, relaxation
How long to stay
1–3 days
Tip
A few days on the coast make a perfect end to a tour.

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