Travel guide
The best places to see in Southern Province: sights, nature, temples and beaches, with opening hours, entry fees and how to get there.
3 places
Galle, Galle District
A walled old town built by the Portuguese and rebuilt by the Dutch in the 17th century, full of cafés, churches and colonial streets. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Mirissa, Matara District
A curved golden beach on the south coast, known for whale watching, surfing and the view from Coconut Tree Hill.
Tissamaharama, Hambantota District
Sri Lanka’s best-known wildlife park, famous for leopards, elephants, sloth bears and birdlife, seen on jeep safaris.
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