Title: Visit Southern Province: 2026 Travel Guide for Southern Province, Sri Lanka | Expedia.com [Southern Province Hotels](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Southern-Province.d553248635964611309.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in Southern Province](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Southern-Province.d553248635964611309.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[Southern Province Flights](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Southern-Province.d553248635964611309.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Southern Province](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Southern-Province.d553248635964611309.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Southern Province](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Southern-Province.d553248635964611309.Car-Rental-Destinations)[Southern Province Vacations](https://expedia.com/Southern-Province.d553248635964611309.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Southern Province ## Sri Lanka ![Galle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025764/89475104-5343-454a-805c-c3e9aabbd8d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Galle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025764/89475104-5343-454a-805c-c3e9aabbd8d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Galle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025764/5062c976-3fd9-4fa4-b828-4488376f9603.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Galle International Cricket Stadium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563225385/b43fdb9b-37c7-410e-a91a-3ff07ab6bb33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Galle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025764/f63a8335-016d-45d4-91d6-2322e9cb1ab1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Popular cities in Southern Province [Galle Known for Sailing, Libraries and Temples ](https://expedia.com/Galle.dx6025764) 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 [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Galle.dx6025764)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Galle-Hotels.d6025764.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Mirissa Known for Whale watching, Swimming and Surfing ](https://expedia.com/Mirissa.dx6348291) 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 [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Mirissa.dx6348291)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Mirissa-Hotels.d6348291.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Unawatuna Known for Beaches, Swimming and Jungles ](https://expedia.com/Unawatuna.dx6154883) Explore Unawatuna: its jungle, beaches, oceanfront, and more! ## Reasons to visit - Jungle Beach [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Unawatuna.dx6154883)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Unawatuna-Hotels.d6154883.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Hikkaduwa ](https://expedia.com/Hikkaduwa.dx691753194976391168) Venture to sights like Hikkaduwa Beach and Hikkaduwa Coral Reef as you discover Hikkaduwa. ## Reasons to visit - Narigama Beach [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Hikkaduwa.dx691753194976391168)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Hikkaduwa-Hotels.d691753194976391168.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Weligama Known for Beaches, Surfing and Swimming ](https://expedia.com/Weligama.dx6049729) 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. [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Weligama.dx6049729)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Weligama-Hotels.d6049729.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Ahangama Known for Dining, Beaches and Friendly people ](https://expedia.com/Ahangama.dx6183177) Come to relaxing Ahangama and enjoy its oceanfront, beaches, and food. [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Ahangama.dx6183177)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Ahangama-Hotels.d6183177.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ## Cities in Southern Province ![Galle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025764/f63a8335-016d-45d4-91d6-2322e9cb1ab1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Galle This charming seaside town in southern Sri Lanka welcomes visitors with its colonial old town, pristine beaches and world class diving. ![Mirissa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348291/74459cb9-6db5-4862-807f-ec4e2d458d00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mirissa The palm-fringed beach, gentle waves, magnificent sunsets and fresh seafood at this coastal town evoke images of a tropical paradise. ![Weligama showing a sandy beach, surf and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049729/a65ce447-b2bc-4e0a-ba94-d7722e5d1893.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Weligama 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. ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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