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What to do in Southern Province

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Outdoor restaurant at the luxury hotel with a ocean view, Bentota, Sri Lanka

Bentota Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Bentota Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Bentota.

Bentota Beach
Hiriketiya Beach. A surfer’s paradise. Located in the south of Sri Lanka. #LifeatExpedia #SriLanka

Hiriketiya Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Hiriketiya Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Dikwella. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Hiriketiya Beach
The lighthouse at Galle Fort

Galle Fort

Find out about the history of Fort Galle with a stop at Galle Fort. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Galle Fort
Jungle Beach was a twenty minute walk from Unawatuna. Situated in a clam bay so hardly any big waves and perfect water temperature. Gorgeous little beach with sun beds and a bar with amazing fresh juice. They also do beach parties. Lots of monkeys around from the forest, so mind your belongings. #beach

Jungle Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Jungle Beach during your travels in Rumassala?

Jungle Beach
At the start of the beautiful Secret Beach

Secret Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Secret Beach during your trip to Mirissa? Stroll along the waterfront or visit the temples while you're in the area.

Secret Beach
The ever changing cloudscapes of the southwestern sky of Sri Lanka. Sunrise on this side of the island looks pretty awesome too. #Hikkaduwa #sky #sunrise #cloudscapes #WorkingHoliday #MovingOutSL #lka #BeachLife

Narigama Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Narigama Beach during your trip to Hikkaduwa?

Narigama Beach

Hikkaduwa Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Hikkaduwa Beach during your travels in Hikkaduwa?

Hikkaduwa Beach

Goyambokka Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Goyambokka Beach during your trip to Tangalle?

Goyambokka Beach

Coconut Tree Hill Viewpoint

You can learn about the history of Bandaramulla with a visit to Coconut Tree Hill Viewpoint. Wander the beaches in this family-friendly area.

Coconut Tree Hill Viewpoint

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Southern Province

The lighthouse at Galle Fort

Fort Galle

While visiting Fort Galle, you might make a stop by sights like Galle Fort and Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa.

Fort Galle
Sunset at Wijaya Beach

Talpe

Unique features of Talpe include the seaside views and gardens. Make a stop by Mihiripenna Beach or Koggala Beach while you're exploring the area.

Talpe
Unesco site, Galle Fort, in Sri Lanka

Cheena Kotuwa

If you're spending some time in Cheena Kotuwa, Galle Fort and Galle International Cricket Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Cheena Kotuwa
Beach hopping

Habaraduwa

If you're spending some time in Habaraduwa, Koggala Lake and Eagles' Catalina Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Habaraduwa
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Dammakusala Mawatha

When in Dammakusala Mawatha, you can plan a visit to Ariyapala Mask Museum and Ambalangoda Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Dammakusala Mawatha
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Richmond Kanda

Richmond Kanda might not have many top sights, but Galle Fort and Mahamodara Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Richmond Kanda

Popular day trips from Southern Province

Galle

Galle

Weligama showing a sandy beach, surf and a sunset

Weligama

Paradise sandy tropical beach Kosgoda on the island of Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Kosgoda

Beautiful sunset at the west coast of Sri Lanka. Great Atmosphere with long exposure and water motion blur.

Ahungalla

Ritipanna is the Sinhalese term for stilt fishing, which is a traditional method for fishing practiced by most fishermen along the southern coast of Sri Lanka. This art is popularly seen in areas such as Ahangama, Koggala, Welipenna, Kathaluwa and Thalarambe. A narrow pole is tied to a stick that is anchored on the sea bed. Fisher folk climb onto this stick and settle on the pole for a few hours in an effort to catch some fish. Fishermen found on stilts are those who do not have access to sophisticated equipment for fishing. These men can make a living simply with the help of two wooden poles to make a stilt. One pole is nailed onto the sea bed and the other is placed like a cross bar and acts as a plank for the fishermen to sit on. Each stilt can accommodate only one fisherman. For catching fish, they create a rod made of Kithul, and a small plastic bag is tied around their waist to hold the fish that they catch. With one hand they hold onto the stilt and with the other they hold the rod that catches fish. The tradition of stilt fishing will always be practiced by those who cannot afford to invest in modern fishing equipment.

Koggala

A day old sea turtle.. ❤️ This conservatory saves sea turtles and homes so many ranging from deformed turtles , to a white turtle that is born one in a million and also saves turtles that are hurt during fishing ..

Induruwa

One of the best place to snorkel

Unawatuna

Fisherman fishing on stilt

Ahangama