heritage
Galle Fort
Walk the streets and ramparts of the UNESCO-listed old town and its fortifications.
About this place · official sourceSouthern Province · Sri Lanka
Galle
Walk the ramparts, turn into a narrow street, then follow the coast out towards the palms. Galle lets a historic harbour town and its coastline share the day.
Galle Fort · Galle DistrictThe sea remembersFind a little
Find a little
of your own.
A living fortified town alongside beaches and mangrove waterways.
coast
Unawatuna Beach
Follow the coast to Unawatuna’s beach and seaside village.
About this place · official sourcenature
Madu Ganga at Balapitiya
Explore a mangrove-lined waterway and the wetland landscapes around Balapitiya.
About this place · official sourceA thoughtful way to visitBefore you
Before you
set out.
Explore the fort on foot. If taking a Madu Ganga boat trip, wear a life jacket and choose a guide who respects the wetland.
Check the official guidanceDestination references reviewed 31 October 2026. Confirm current access, weather and arrangements before travel.
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