Galle Fort
Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 423
Maritime Museum
Located within the Fort of Galle in a colonial Dutch ware-house with imposing pillars, this museum displays the fauna & flora of the sea. It was first opened to the public on 9 May 1992 and is located in a 1671 Dutch Warehouse above the Old Gate of Galle Fort.
Stilt Fishing
It’s an uncommon scenes you can see in Sri Lanka called “Stilt Fishing”. This old tradition fishing method disappeared after the tsunami disaster. But the people returned to their customs. Fisherman spends hours sitting and waiting to catch fishes.
Surfing
If you’re an adventure freak then you must try surfing along the azure waters of the Indian Ocea. The south and southeast coast of Sri Lanka is bordered by vast expanses of ocean creating consistent swells. There are various schools at Mirissa to help you if you’re a beginner.
Hikkaduwa National Park – Coral Reef
Hikkaduwa coral reef is a typical shallow fringing reef with an average depth of around 5 metres (16 ft).The coral reef reduces the coastal erosion and forms a natural breakwater. The coast of the national park extends four km. Generally the coast is narrow, ranging from 5–50 m according to
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