A UNESCO World Heritage Site with cobblestone lanes and views of the sea Galle Fort offers you a glimpse into the combined history of Portuguese and Dutch colonialism. Next, take a boat ride on the Madhu River and enjoy the tranquillity as you pass by traditional villages and mangrove forests. A great place to relax is Unawatuna Beach which boasts golden sands and blue waters. Dedicated to safeguarding marine turtles it also features a turtle hatchery. After that, you will witness the Weligama stilt fishermen a representation of the coastal history of Sri Lanka and go to a moonstone mine to learn about the extraction and processing of this precious stone.
