Location: Galle
Top Things to do in Galle
Top 10 Free Things to do in Galle, Southern Province
Galle (Sinhalese: ගාල්ල; Tamil: காலி) is a major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the southwestern tip, 119 km from Colombo. Galle is the administrative capital of Southern Province, Sri Lanka and is the district capital of Galle District.
Restaurants in Galle
1. Lihiniya Gems
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 313 reviews
Established in 1983 as one of the very few Jewellers at that time inside the "Fort" of Galle city, Southern Sri Lanka, Dealers in all kinds of Precious & Semi- Precious Gemstones. We have a large collection to choose from. Makers of fine hand crafted Silver, Gold & Platinum Jewellery for more than 3 decades. Visit us for a quote or write to us we deliver to anywhere in the world.
Reviewed By elouise237 - Newcastle, Australia
My partner worked with Lihinya Gems to design a beautiful pair of 1.84 ct sapphire and 18k white gold studs for my birthday! They are absolutely stunning... the workmanship fantastic. From what my partner tells me, the team at Lihinya were excellent to deal with from Aus in designing the earrings and getting them shipped to Aus! I’d highly recommend to others either visiting or looking to buy online. Thanks Lihinya Gems!
2. Dewata Surf School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
Our friendly surf instructors teach people of all ages and skill levels how to surf in a fun and safe environment. We also have one of the largest selections of quality Surfboards, Stand Up Paddle Boards, and Snorkel gear for rent. We surf twice a day, seven days a week.
3. Cara Jewellers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 309 reviews
Cara Jewellers are a family business located in the heart of Galle Fort in Sri Lanka. We make bespoke jewellery. We believe the level of service we provide to our new and existing client's means we are fortunate to rely on at least 89% repeat business. On behalf of Cara Jewellers we would welcome the opportunity to considered on your next purchase. If you are in Sri Lanka - Why don't you pop in and see us. We believe our prices are extremely competitive, where design, quality and workmanship is key.
Reviewed By 502tessak - Rose Bay, Australia
I purchased a bespoke sapphire and diamond ring from Safri while in Galle in early 2019 (after extensive research about jewellers in the area). At the time I was also eyeing off a set of sapphire earrings. My husband recently surprised me with sapphire and diamond earrings to match my ring for my 30th birthday. This time we worked with Safri from Australia, mainly via WhatsApp to design the earrings. Despite not being to see Safri in person to talk through the design, the WhatsApp communication worked perfectly and he nailed the brief, producing a beautiful set of diamond and sapphire earrings that matched my very specific design! The sapphires came with an authenticity certificate and Safri sent me pictures of the sapphires, certificate and finished design to approve before the earrings were sent to me. I was nervous about the postage to Australia having not done anything like this before, but as Safri promised the earrings arrived in one piece in under 2 weeks which was amazing considering Covid restrictions. Australia Post recognised the Sri Lankan tracking number and I was able to track the parcel once it arrived in Australia. Thanks so much Safri for the beautiful jewellery - I highly recommend Cara Jewellers whether your can visit them in person or purchase jewellery from another country :) I have had friends purchase from Safri and provide the same feedback.
4. Sooriya Weaving
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 133 reviews
Sooriya weaving mills is largest hand loom factory & outlet for entire southern province ( Galle , Matara & Hambanthotha District). Free entrance and Factory tour. Outlet with exclusive hand loom product range like custom made Clothes, Shawls, Table Runners & mats , Serviettes ,Kitchen towels , Bed linen & runners , Bath towels ,Sunbed covers & Cushion covers , souvenirs and many more gift items. YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN PRODUCTS WITH US, WE WILL TRAIN YOU We bring the 100% virgin cotton row yarn and do the manual dyeing with fire woods according to the our own colour palette. We dry those yarn hanks on natural air , which you can see during the factory tour. Then we do the yarn preparation in order to fix the wood manual hand loom machine. Then we put that set of yarn layer in to the hand loom machine and we weave the 100% cotton custom made fabric which we can’t find anywhere in the world.
Reviewed By 768sabern
Chandana, the owner, is an extremely hard worker that took over the business from his parents. Definitely a place you should visit when in Galle. It's a great place to see how the beautiful fabrics are made and buy at extremely low prices compared to the shops in Galle Fort.
5. Embark
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By GloriaSome - Hobart, Australia
We didn't know about Embark until we passed its eye at hing exterior, very bright and cheery. We really enjoyed looking at all the canine related gifts and products and happily bought a couple of things knowing our purchases would assist the plight of street dogs in the country, a worthy enterprise.
6. Chrysolite Gem & Jewellery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
Chrysolite's heritage roots back to over four generations based in the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka in the town of Galle. We are one of the pioneers in the Gem & Jewellery manufacturing in Sri Lanka. We are actively involved in supply of precious stones to some of the worlds best-known brands and high-end customers. We specialize in manufacturing selected jewellery from unique gem stones collected directly from company operated mines in the gem rich wetlands of Sri- Lanka.The company emphasizes on quality and focuses on designing customized jewellery. Our designers have more than 45 years of combined industry exposure and our mining team has more than 50 years of mining experience. We offer a diverse mix of women's jewellery set in Silver, Gold, White Gold and Platinum. We always have something exciting and new to offer. We believe in design and function and endeavour to bring you timeless elegance, contemporary classics and that extra special piece for a very competitive price.
7. Forbes Gems & Jewellers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 70 reviews
We are a family business and Specialists in gold and silver jewelry with precious and semi precious gems and variety of gemstones and approved by National Gem and Jewelry authority in Sri Lanka.
Reviewed By mariaplmaia
Amendra truly listened to my wishes and ideas, and transforms them into beautiful jewelry, tailor-made to every costumer. If you want something unique, Forbes is the place to go.
8. Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,489 reviews
Reviewed By LesleynD - Perth, Australia
We visited Galle on a day trip from Negombo. It's very clean and surprisingly not many people around except many courting couples hidden in the nooks and crannies behind a strategically placed umbrella :) We have a lovely walk around the Clock Tower and enjoyed the views of the ocean, Internation Cricket Ground and activities going on around the fort. A few vendors around the place touting their wares but not pushy. Nice historic fort to visit for a few hours.
9. Rumasalla Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By B6073ASvijayk
A visit to Galle Dutch Fort is incomplete without a visit to Rumassala Kanda. The Dutch fort lends you a picturesque landscape to the eyes. A great place to watch the sea at play with the contours of the beach running along as far as the eye can see and then you see the Rumasalla Kanda. It is very fascinating indeed. In the sea to land rise evolution, one invariably find the sea with the beach and the land rising slowly up with the vegetation coming along. There is always a definite angle and slope to it. But here at Galle you find the Rumassala Kanda piece of land jutting out like a dolphin nose and one can see that it is out of place in this geography along the coast with its unique rocky topology. This lends great credence to the folklore that it is the piece that fell of the mountain which Lord Hanuman was carrying with him while flying over Lanka, bearing the Sanjeevani herb meant to cure Lord Lakshman. Awesome sight from the Dutch Fort. Must visit and also see the Japanese Peace Pagoda, lovely piece of architecture.
10. Galle Fort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,404 reviews
Galle is located in the south of Sri Lanka. Close by are magnificent beaches, rainforests and other attractions.
Reviewed By K5433XUjanm - Ostrava, Czech Republic
Nice walk around the old fortifications, fine breeze from the sea :-) i do reccomend in the morning or evening :-)
