Galle – Beaches in Sri Lanka

Galle Beach Trip

Koggala, Unawatuna and Weligama are the most famous of beaches around the Galle area. The wide curving picturesque bay of golden beach is protected by a natural reef. This part of the coast is famous for its stilt fishermen. It is one of the beautiful scenes of this part of the country to watch each fisherman as he sits on his pole firmly embedded in the sea floor with a back-drop of the setting sun.

Ideal For

Beaches

Nature & Landscapes

Wildlife & Safaris

Highlights

Golden Beaches
Stilt Fishermen
Natural Reef

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