Southern Sri Lanka is one of the most sought after parts of the island. No wonder you will find almost everything the island has to offer. Various sights, beautiful beaches and nature, many bars and restaurants.

One of the most famous beaches is the bustling Mirissa. But the whole coast is lined with many large or smaller beaches, suitable for surfing or just for relaxation. There is also the beach Tangalle, where there are not so many tourists.

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In this area you have the opportunity to visit and see the hatcheries of sea turtles, which also serve as a rescue station for these marine animals, as locals consider turtle eggs as a delicacy. You have the opportunity to catch small turtles in your hands and if you are lucky, you can take part in releasing these animals into the sea.

If you don’t feel like it, take a boat trip to the open sea to watch dolphins and whales. There are many agencies in the tourist areas that offer these trips.

We must not forget one of the most famous symbols of Sri Lanka, the traditional fishermen on wooden wheels. You can find them in the Weligama and Koggala area. Once a craft that fed fishing on the whole family and inherited from father to son. Today, unfortunately, they are only a tourist attraction.

Discover local culture and tea platations

If you want more and more, go a few kilometers north inland, where you will find lush vegetation and many forgotten temples, or one of the other symbols of Sri Lanka – tea plantations and tea processing factories.

You can admire the sights in Galle, famous for its 16th-century Portuguese fortress. In the city you will find churches, a lighthouse, but also a mosque.

The more distant Yala National Park is definitely worth a visit. There you can experience a genuine jeep safari. Here you can see crocodiles, monitor lizards, elephants, wild boars and monkeys, and with good luck, a leopard.