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Loved our stay in Koggala Beach Hotel, Sri Lanka. The beach was dreamy. #beach
Loved our stay in Koggala Beach Hotel, Sri Lanka. The beach was dreamy. #beach
Remote beach we found in Unawatuna
Hikka beach
At sunset each day giant turtles come to the shallows at this spot to feed on seaweed. They are curious and will eat seaweed from your hand :-) #turtles #beach #sri lanka

Galle District Attractions

If you're looking for things to see and do in Galle District, get set to be busy. This vibrant city is a people-pleaser. Whatever your tastes, you'll be impressed by the diverse range of attractions to dive into here. Read on to learn about some of the best of them.

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Sigiriya & Dambulla Private Day Trip with Entry Fees & Lunch

Sigiriya & Dambulla Private Day Trip with Entry Fees & Lunch

Activity duration is 14 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $130 per adult*
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Wildlife & nature

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Whale Watching Mirissa with ( WWC )

Whale Watching Mirissa with ( WWC )

Activity duration is 5 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 26 reviews
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Price is $55 per adult
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Surf Lessons in Sri lanka Semi - Private or Group Options

Surf Lessons in Sri lanka Semi - Private or Group Options

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
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Price is $18 per adult
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Surf Lessons in Sri lanka Semi - Private or Group Options

Surf Lessons in Sri lanka Semi - Private or Group Options

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
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Price is $18 per adult
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Authentic Sri Lankan Cooking & Cultural Experience

Authentic Sri Lankan Cooking & Cultural Experience

Activity duration is 3 hours
Price is $40 per adult
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What to do in Galle District

Things to Do in Galle District with Kids

There's fun for the whole family no matter where you go in Galle District. Here are a few family friendly experiences to try together that are bound to make your break memorable:

 

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Popular day trips from Galle District

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Paradise sandy tropical beach Kosgoda on the island of Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Kosgoda

Beautiful sunset at the west coast of Sri Lanka. Great Atmosphere with long exposure and water motion blur.

Ahungalla

Ritipanna is the Sinhalese term for stilt fishing, which is a traditional method for fishing practiced by most fishermen along the southern coast of Sri Lanka. This art is popularly seen in areas such as Ahangama, Koggala, Welipenna, Kathaluwa and Thalarambe. A narrow pole is tied to a stick that is anchored on the sea bed. Fisher folk climb onto this stick and settle on the pole for a few hours in an effort to catch some fish. Fishermen found on stilts are those who do not have access to sophisticated equipment for fishing. These men can make a living simply with the help of two wooden poles to make a stilt. One pole is nailed onto the sea bed and the other is placed like a cross bar and acts as a plank for the fishermen to sit on. Each stilt can accommodate only one fisherman. For catching fish, they create a rod made of Kithul, and a small plastic bag is tied around their waist to hold the fish that they catch. With one hand they hold onto the stilt and with the other they hold the rod that catches fish. The tradition of stilt fishing will always be practiced by those who cannot afford to invest in modern fishing equipment.

Koggala

A day old sea turtle.. ❤️ This conservatory saves sea turtles and homes so many ranging from deformed turtles , to a white turtle that is born one in a million and also saves turtles that are hurt during fishing ..

Induruwa

One of the best place to snorkel

Unawatuna

Fisherman fishing on stilt

Ahangama

sea and rocks with white clouds in the blue sky of southern Sri Lanka beach.

Balapitiya

Frequently asked questions

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What can you do in Galle District for free?
You could store your wallet in the hotel safe for the day, because these attractions will cost you nothing:

  • Unawatuna Beach
  • Jungle Beach
  • Koggala Lake
  • Galle Harbour

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