Southern Sri Lanka
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Aventura extrema en Southern Sri Lanka: Adrenalina pura

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Coast
Sri Lanka
Coast: Southern Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s south coast runs from the UNESCO fort town of Galle through the surf beaches of Weligama and Mirissa, one of the best places on Earth to spot blue whales, down to the golden sands of Unawatuna. It’s a slower, greener alternative to Southeast Asia’s bigger beach scenes.

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Sri Lanka’s south coast runs from the UNESCO fort town of Galle through the surf beaches of Weligama and Mirissa, one of the best places on Earth to spot blue whales, down to the golden sands of Unawatuna. It’s a slower, greener alternative to Southeast Asia’s bigger beach scenes.

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Adventures & Experiences

Kanneliya Rainforest

Naturaleza y senderismo

Snorkeling

Explore reefs and rocky bottoms.

Boat trip

Best way to see the coastline.

Natural Wonders

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Snorkeling

Explore reefs and rocky bottoms.

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Boat trip

Best way to see the coastline.

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Kanneliya Rainforest

Biosphere reserve rainforest with waterfalls, a short drive from Galle.

Sri Lanka’s south coast runs from the UNESCO fort town of Galle through the surf beaches of Weligama and Mirissa, one of the best places on Earth to spot blue whales, down to the golden sands of Unawatuna. It’s a slower, greener alternative to Southeast Asia’s bigger beach scenes.

Naturaleza y senderismo

Kanneliya Rainforest

Natural Parks

Kanneliya Rainforest
Naturaleza

Nature & Adventure

Kanneliya Rainforest

Biosphere reserve rainforest with waterfalls, a short drive from Galle.

Snorkeling

Explore reefs and rocky bottoms.

Boat trip

Best way to see the coastline.

Cerca: galle, mirissa, weligama

Southern Sri Lanka

Beaches and Coasts in Southern Sri Lanka

Best Beaches

Unawatuna Beach

★ Top

Palm-fringed crescent bay popular with backpackers and families.

Services

scenicswimming

Mirissa Beach

★ Top

Relaxed beach and the main launch point for whale-watching boats.

Services

scenicswimming

Weligama Bay

★ Top

Wide, gentle bay considered Sri Lanka’s best beginner surf spot.

Services

scenicswimming

Hikkaduwa Beach

★ Top

Coral-reef beach with snorkeling and a lively surf-town scene.

Services

scenicswimming

Ratings

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Nature

90

Sri Lanka South Coast: solid traveler rating for natural beauty.

Sri Lanka South Coast: solid traveler rating for natural beauty.

Safety

85

Sri Lanka South Coast: solid traveler rating for safety.

Sri Lanka South Coast: solid traveler rating for safety.

Transport

60

Sri Lanka South Coast: solid traveler rating for public transport.

Sri Lanka South Coast: solid traveler rating for public transport.
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