The most popular beach town on Sri Lanka’s western coast, Galle is known for its namesake Galle Beach. Galle is a jewel. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this historic city is a delight to explore on foot, an endlessly exotic old trading port blessed with imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient mosques and churches, grand mansions and museums. Stretches of golden sands lined by palm trees swaying gently in the breeze, crystal clear waters, a relatively untainted, tranquil and family-friendly atmosphere, and plenty of water sports Galle Beach has all the makings of a topnotch seaside getaway.
The clean and quiet surroundings make Galle Beach a preferred spot for unwinding for locals and tourists alike; the sunset at the beach is nothing short of gorgeous. The beach, along with the islands is also home to some of the high-end luxury resorts that offer its visitors to stay at the mesmerizing beach with world-class facilities. Apart from that, some of the resorts even provide its customers with the service of ayurvedic spas and ayurvedic retreats. In a few words, a picture-perfect vacation on the Sri Lankan seashore is a guarantee on a trip to Galle Beach. The best months to travel to Galle are between December to April, as there is little rain so it is relatively dry during these months. However, throughout the year, even during the monsoon months of May to September, there is much to see and do here. Through Aviyana Ceylon Tours You can Visit the old town of Galle to see its architectural beauty and Take a tour of the Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum Complex to experience the rich Sri Lankan culture. Explore the city on a bike, visit the Japanese peace Pagoda and enroll for yoga and Pilates class in Niyagama House and Deep sea fishing tours and whale watching tours!