A continuous rampart, built by the Dutch from the mid 17th century onward and added to by the British, encircles the city of Galle, interrupted by 14 massive bastions.

Galle International Stadium, situated 116km south of Colombo, is one of the world’s most beautiful cricketing venues. The pitch favours the spinners.

The catchment zone of the Hiyare reservoir consists of about 600 acres of a rather well preserved lowland rain forest.

Located within the Fort of Galle, this museum displays the fauna & flora of the sea. It also shows in diorama form with life size models, the traditional methods of fishing.