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The island edit
Route: Negombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Galle
Coast
History meetsthe Indian Ocean.
Galle Fort is a walled old town on a headland on the south-west coast, first built by the Portuguese and extensively fortified by the Dutch. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, its lanes are full of colonial-era buildings, galleries and cafés, and its ramparts are made for sunset walks.
Things to experience.
Fort ramparts walk
Circle the fort on its walls, past the lighthouse and bastions.
Old town lanes
Wander streets of colonial-era houses, churches and small museums.
Nearby beaches
Unawatuna and other bays are a short drive along the coast.
Make room for the journey.
Add Galle to my trip- Suggested stay
- 1–2 nights
- Getting there
- About 2.5 hours by road from the airport via the Southern Expressway
- Best season
- Generally December to April on the south-west coast
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Frequently asked questions.
View all FAQsShould I stay inside Galle Fort?
Staying inside the fort is atmospheric and walkable; staying on a nearby beach gives you more sea time. Many travellers do one night in each.