Galle is a well known historic city in Sri Lanka. There are many places to see and many things to do while on holiday in this area. Go to the beach and swim in the warm waters of the Indian ocean or chill out in the ocean watching ships pass by in the distant. Relax or sun bathe reading a book sipping freshly plucked king coconut or any other fresh fruit juice you fancy.
There are areas for you to experience snorkelling in coral pools, go diving, fishing, boating. Sri Lanka is an angler’s paradise. Deep sea fishing can be great fun Still fishing/casting in the ocean. For smaller fish Koggala lake close by is ideal. You can go surfing in a bay and if you need to hire paddle boats, kayaks and local canoes are available at Koggala Lake.
If you like to experience Quad biking, they are available at Peacock Point which is a 10 acre tropical fruit garden inter cropped with tea, cinnamon and coconut. Guests are welcome to visit the plantation and will be given a guided tour. Visitors can taste the fruits which are chemical free. Bicycles are arranged to cycle within the plantation or along the village roads.
Dolphins/Whales have been sighted in the sea and have been known to accompany boats on several occasions. Enthusiasts can go on whale and dolphin watching expeditions. Whale watching expeditions can be arranged from Mirissa which is about a 20 minute drive.
You will be able to visit a turtle hatchery – Turtle eggs are protected by purchasing them from fishermen and given to a hatchery. Once eggs hatch, the baby turtles are released back to the sea. If you are lucky, you too will have the opportunity to release them. The first batch of baby turtles were released to the sea in April 2006..If you are lucky you could witness turtles laying eggs on the beach.
Enjoy walking/jogging on the beach or along country roads, try out a ayurvedic massage, witness a cultural show, pay a visit and explore the historic Dutch Fort in Galle which is a world heritage site dating back to the 16th Century with ramparts, churches, mosques, temples and many restaurants just 20 minutes away.
Pay a visit to Hadunagoda tea factory the only tea estate that makes White Tea, after the recipe of ancient Chinese Emperors. It is also the only tea estate so close to the Indian Ocean, and is 20 minutes from South Point. Visitors are conducted through a full tour of harvesting and preparation of tea, rubber, cinnamon, and other spices found in Sri Lanka. During the conducted tour visitors are invited to tea and cake at the plantation bungalow.
You must visit the Koggala Lake home to indigenous fauna and flora of Sri Lanka. Koggala Lake is a bird watchers delight. Eagle Island has over 60 nesting eagles. On an island in Koggala Lake cinnamon peeling and processing is demonstrated for visitors.
Galle is also close to the Wildlife parks and you could easily visit for the day. All the resorts and holiday villas will arrange day tours for you to the following parks: 3 hours to Yala National Wildlife Park. A large variety of wildlife can be seen here. On a lucky day leopard and bear can be spotted. 3 hours to Udawalawe Wildlife Park excellent for viewing wild elephants. 3-31/2 hours to Sinharaja Rain Forest.
You should also visit the Unawatuna beach, known to be among the world’s best beaches as well as Mirissa beach which is known for surfing. For those interested, an elephant can be hired to ride and feed. The resorts will take every effort to make your holiday a memorable and an enjoyable holiday. You have to only ask, and your excursions, entertainment, adventure etc will be planned and arranged for you. Why wait? Book your holiday accommodation in Galle Sri Lanka to complete your Sri Lanka holidays.
To have an amazing luxury holiday in Galle Sri Lanka, we recommend you to book South Point Villa or South Point Abbey. These are some of the best holiday bungalows in Sri Lanka to explore what the region has to offer.
