Nothing soothes like a morning sea bath under the warm southern sun. Start your day with a visit to the clear blue beaches of Unawatuna. Unawatuna and its surroundings house some of the most amazing, pristine Sri Lankan beaches you can explore. From the more popular Unawatuna Bay to the more secluded Jungle Beach, the most photographed Instagram beach swing of Wijaya Beach/Dalawella Beach where you test your beach swinging skills can all be explored within a short distance.
Unawatuna Bay Beach is the most visited beach, don’t forget to take a walk to the Japanese Peace Pagoda Temple close by
For more intimacy and seclusion, Koggala Beach is perfect for swimming and light surfing
Rumassala is steeped in legend and an excellent place to capture stunning photographs of the landscape. As per the Indian epic, Ramayana, Rumassala is one of five locations in Sri Lanka where the monkey god Hanuman dropped pieces of the Holy Sanjeevi mountain (while he was transporting the entire mountain back to Rama and Lakshmana). A pristine forest teeming with fauna and flora, Rumassala is a thrilling mini adventure.
After the hike, rejuvenate back at the Galle Fort with healing couples’ Ayurvedic therapies or spa treatments.
Choosing a café or restaurant may be the most challenging part of exploring the Fort with its options of varied cuisine.
Spend the afternoon exploring the streets of the Fort and pop into quaint artisanal ice cream shops, fabulous pastry shops and buzzing coffee cafes. Galle Fort has tons of exotic curios, Spa and souvenir shops too for picking up the perfect romantic gift.
Don’t miss out on an evening walk along the Fort’s Ramparts for mesmerising views of the sunset, ocean and breathtaking landscape.
The Galle Fort comes alive at night with romantic rooftop and terrace bars serving the best sundowners.
After a few cocktails end your day in Galle with a scrumptious meal. With endless options to choose from, you can sample an authentic Neapolitan Pizza and then nibble on some Asian fusion delights followed by a mouthwatering selection of seafood.
With so much to offer, Galle is challenging to cover in one day. This guide does its best to encapsulate the essence of Galle’s magical experiences for a romantic day out.