Top Things to do in Galle District
What to do and see in Galle District, Southern Province: The Best Beaches
Discover the best top things to do in Galle District, Sri Lanka including Turtle Beach, Mihiripenna Beach, Bentota Beach, Ahungalla Beach, Narigama Beach, Dalawella Beach, Kabalana Beach, Akurala Beach, Hikkaduwa Beach, Unawatuna Beach.
Restaurants in Galle District
1. Turtle Beach
2. Mihiripenna Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By dr_nilusha - Colombo, Sri Lanka
One of the safe and sound beaches in Galle. It is a great place to stay at sunset. Sea bath also making us fresh. The only problem is the parking problem.
3. Bentota Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,256 reviews
Reviewed By SheranFernando - Rome, Italy
Bentota Beach Hotel, an icon in Sri Lankan architecture and a property with a rich history reconstructed by Bawa’s student, Channa Daswatte is a true tribute to Sri Lanka’s most famed architect Geoffrey Bawa. Standing on the balcony of the Geoffrey Bawa Suite, you see the sea on the right and the Bentota river on the left, and Sripada and the central hills on the far right, all in one view. This view, according to architect Channa Daswatte makes this property the one that links the land and the sea. The ‘new’ Bentota Beach is not merely a recreation or a restoration. The main building of the old hotel has been reconstructed newly, as it was built by Bawa. This showcases Bawa’s wide architectural influences ranging from Bali to ancient Sri Lankan monuments. Inside the hotel has the signature of Geoffrey Bawa and the period it was constructed in, but in a modern and functional representation. The lead architect Channa Daswatte has done an amazing job, not only to archive an iconic construction but also through his brilliance, make it a fresh, modern and functional. It is a museum and treasure trove of art and architecture, that concurrently delivers a guests expectections from a modern luxury hotel.
4. Ahungalla Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 349 reviews
Reviewed By steventC9046DG
My wife and I, along with friends, stayed at the RIU Sri Lanka for 2 weeks at the start of February 2019. The hotel was adjacent to the fabulous Ahungalla Beach. A beautiful stretch of golden sand that is an idyllic backdrop to sunsets on the Indian Ocean. The beach is deserted, on the most part, with only the occasional friendly local vendor for company along with some very happy dogs. It was one of these local vendors that would help us have one of the best holidays that we've ever had! After pricing up a couple of excursions with our tour operator, we had a chat with Baba Tours on the beach. Baba Tours managed to put together a 3 day itinerary with 2 over night stays that was, without a doubt, the most enjoyable holiday tour that we have ever had. The highlights include; Dambulla, Lion Rock in Sigiriya, The Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, Kandy Botanical Gardens and the Kandy to Nuwara Eliya train! Even though it was a busy schedule, Baba Tours gave us the flexibility to see what we wanted to see. Their overnight stop choices were superb and they also introduced us to some AWESOME Sri Lanken food. We felt happy that we toured with a local firm as we believe that its better to leave your money in the country that you're visiting as opposed to in the bank account of a large multi-national tour operator.
5. Narigama Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By annalisacorrigan - Sri Lanka, null
If you are in Hikkaduwa, this is the part if the beach that you really want to head for.... Beautiful, peaceful, clean and the softest sand! We absolutely love this beach!!! A couple of chilled cafe / bar / restaurants are here. Our favourites being Palm Tree Guesthouse and Thambili Cafe. If you want more choice a short walk along towards Hikkaduwa Beach offers everything you could ever want. Hikkaduwa beach is nice. But if you want to be somewhere a bit more chilled out (it's only a short walk away), then this is THE beach in South / West Sri Lanka. Definitely our favourite!
6. Dalawella Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By Jacksonsinbrighton - Brighton, United Kingdom
What a fantastic place, the lagoon is huge and brilliant for kids and beginner snorkelers. At the entrance water is rough and deep and that is where the turtles come in. We sat in the water for a few hours, floating along the rocky edges in our snorkels watching the fish, eels go about there business. It is annoying when everyone chases the turtles around rather than let them come to you!! Restaurants along the beach here are good. A make shift cafe at the far end for a breeze and lounger on the sand.
7. Kabalana Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Burek_Polny
Great beach with a soft, golden sand, nice and clean, ideal for surfers, beginners and advanced alike, with a beach restaurant, some sun beds and quaint surf shacks to let you spend your day well. No vendors around.
8. Akurala Beach
9. Hikkaduwa Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,326 reviews
Reviewed By alibcc - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
My favorite place to forget about everything , best beach in sri lanka , amazing people , the best place to meet new people, night life there is amazing all clubs are amazing even staff amazing & friendly
10. Unawatuna Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By tomasroud - Kutna Hora, Czech Republic
Very good organised beach. Very long and not so full of people. If you count number of people in the city of Galle, beach is still free. My children had a place for sand plays and for swimming too. There are not so big waves and my 2 years baby can manage them. Near the beach are a lot of hotels and restaurants and bars for avg 300 LKR for a drink like ice tea or beer. I recommend this place for all day.
