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Goyambokka

Goyambokka beach is located in Matara, near Tangalle, in Hambantota district of Southern Province, Sri Lanka. It is a famous, touristy beach along the eastern-southern coastline of the island country and is one of the most easily accessible beaches of the country. With the vast stretch of golden sand, along the clear bluish-green water, the beach has a soft glow. The shoreline has dense cocoa and palm trees with sunbeds, lounge chairs and hammocks along the shore. With the perfect blend of nature and human-made rejuvenation options, Goyambokka is a treasure of the country. The waves are usually gentle and make the water ideal for swimming and diving. However, at times the waves can go up to 8 feet high, which make surfing possible. The current is more or less average but becomes too high at times. It is advisable to check with the locals if it's the right time for a swim. When it is, Goyambokka makes a fantastic place to swim. The water is abundant in marine life. Colourful fish, crabs and lobsters find home here. Rare species of sea turtles like Green turtles, Loggerhead turtles, Leatherback turtles, Olive Ridley turtles and Hawksbill also make this beach their home. These turtles lay their eggs on the beach at night, which attracts tourists. The beach has good options for food and alcohol. There are many restaurants and bars. An exclusive dining place is hot on the beach, which serves traditional dishes, which are mainly seafood and coconut based delicacies. With all its charm and splendour, Goyambokka makes the perfect getaway for beach lovers. It is safe for kids and ensures that they have fun. Unsurprisingly, a tourist's favourite, Goyambokka is a must visit. Read More

Nestled in the stunning seaside town of Tangalle, Harmony Beach Bungalows is a beautiful beach property offering scenic views of Tangalle Lagoon and the Indian Ocean. The accommodation here features facilities such as a garden, barbecue area, and an on-site restaurant, along with beautiful rooms with modern amenities. Located just a hop, skip, and jump away from Medilla Beach, Harmony Beach Bungalows is perfect for visitors wanting to indulge in fun activities, including surfing, swimming, and sunbathing during the stay. Read More

Nestled less than 4 kilometres from Tangalle Lagoon, Mangrove Beach Cabana is a stunning resort offering panoramic ocean views. The rooms here feature essentials such as free internet, concierge service, barbecue facilities, and free private parking. There's also an on-site restaurant serving delicious local and western dishes. Visitors can indulge in a range of activities nearby such as canoeing, cycling, surfing, and more.

Hiriketiya beach, popularly known as Hiri beach, is near Dickwella town, 20 minutes from Tangalle in Hambantota district, on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. Hiriketiya beach is a recently discovered cove, with soft, pale yellow sand along sparkling blue water. The circumference of the bay typically has tall, skinny palm trees. Although away from the main road, this beach is quite a busy one. The waves of the bay are gentle and safe. A rocky mouth guards the bay. Locals and tourists frequently visit it because of its aesthetic serenity and cold weather all around the year. The horseshoe bay looks ravishing during the sunset. Hiriketiya beach serves as an ideal surfing site. The waves here are high enough for surfing and smooth enough to be considered safe. The winds are not too strong, which makes surfing convenient. The place hustles with surfing beginners and trainers. Apart from surfing, swimming is the next everyday activity for visitors on this beach. The bay sees a mostly young crowd. It is popular amongst youngsters for a backpacking trip, and surfers, who intend staying fit and practising the sport. The epic merging of the blue water and yellow sand, green enclosure and the colour changing sky make Hiriketiya beach the gem of Sri Lanka. Hiriketiya has, unsurprisingly, grown from being an offbeat beach to a full-fledged tourist favourite. This small and cosy place is every beach lover’s dream now. Read More

Kudawella beach is located at 1.1 kms from Kudawella village, near Tangalle in Hambantota district, on the southern tip of Sri Lanka. Kudawella is essentially a village known for fishing activities. Kudawella beach is one of the quietest beaches in the country, is incredibly peaceful and gives its visitors complete privacy. An ideal beach for a solo trip, Kudawella beach allows visitors to spend time with themselves and nature. It is the perfect place to introspection and reflects, with nature's support. One can undertake private activities such as reading, writing, sketching and painting here. Kudawella beach is also idyllic for couples on their honeymoon, owing to its serene beach and clear waters, and its calmness.The main attraction of this beach is the presence of a blowhole, which is a geological phenomenon in which water springs up to 30 m from cracks in rocks. It is one of the two blowholes of the world and interests tourists and geologists. Read More

Marakolliya beach is one of the most peaceful beaches located in Sri Lanka. This beach is exceptionally silent and almost undiscovered. Despite this, it is a gem of a beach! Marakolliya beach is at a distance of 3 km from Tangalle, in Hambantota district of Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Marakolliya beach has a spectacular landscape. It is the perfect blend of a vast stretch of soft off-white sand, sparkling turquoise water, tall, leafy palm trees, gorgeous tropical flowers and breathtakingly beautiful mangrove lagoons. The crashing of the waves on the shore adds the required background score to the setting. Unsurprisingly, this beach has been rated as one of the best beaches of Sri Lanka. The beach is ideal for a stroll on the soft sand, and for spending time with oneself. At night, turtles enter the shore to lay eggs, which is a sight worth watching. Marakolliya offers limited options for food. There is only one restaurant on the beach. However, the backside of the beach has a few good restaurants. At times, rainbows light up the beauty of the beach and make it a spectacular sight. The magic of Marakolliya always leaves its visitors spellbound and accomplished. All this makes Marakolliya beach an ideal destination for budget travelling. Read More

Mulkirigala temples are an ancient group of Buddhist temples in Mulkirigala town, near Tangalle, in Hambantota district of Southern Province, Sri Lanka. These temples are built on a 205 metres high natural rock and have four other rock hills in the vicinity, namely Benagala, Kondagala, Bisogala and Seelawathiegala. The rock temples are amidst lush green coconut plantations. This site has been officially recognized as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka, by UNESCO. Mulkirigala rock temples in Tangalle are known by different names, such as Mulkirigala Raja Maha Vihara, Mulgirigala Vihara, Muvathitigala Vihara Little Sigiriya, etc., as given by various sects of Buddhists, priests and some by ancient locals and learned men. The 533 steps climb to reach the temples is definitely worth the effort, because the temples are the epitome of peace and antique splendour. The walls of the temples have murals and sculptures dating back to the Kandyan Era. These paintings mostly depict the life of Gautama Buddha. Some of them even represent the concept of after death, while some others are excerpts from Jataka stories. The area is divided into seven Viharas within five compounds, named Siyambalamaluwa, Lower Vihara, Bomaluwa, Raja Maha Vihara and Dethispala Bodhiya. Each compound has different features and contents. For example, the first compound has the museum and a rest house, the second has tombs and a monastery, the third has a hall and a cave, the fourth consists of a pond, a rock inscription and a lamp post, and the fifth one contains a bell tower, a lake and a horizon valley. These compounds make the site jaw-droppingly gorgeous, with its grandeur and antiqueness. Not only does the sit look astonishing, but it is also very peaceful. Read More

A secluded beach, Ranlakshmi Paradise Beach in Tangalle, Sri Lanka is a true paradise of its own. Ranlakshmi Paradise Beach is the perfect unwind from the everyday rush of city life. As travellers stroll through the beach, they can spot a few small shacks lined serving good food and chilled beverages.

Rekawa beach is located in Rakawa town, near Tangalle in Hambantota district, in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. The beach is an incredibly scenic one, with a vast expanse of white sand, merging with the serene turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. The beach has palm trees flanking its coast, which gently dance to the rhythm of the cool breeze. The beach is known to have an enterprising range of marine animals. The main feature of this beach is that it is a site for egg hatching of turtles. Interestingly, five out of seven of the world's sea turtle breeds are found here. These include green, loggerhead, hawksbill, olive ridley and leatherback. The leatherback turtles are the rarest species of marine turtles in the world. Tourists are generally delighted and cheerful, seeing the process of eggs hatching by the turtles.Apart from turtle egg hatching, Rekawa is an ideal spot for chilling and observing nature's magic. The beach has a few good food and alcohol outlets, and all types of accommodation options, from beach huts to boutique hotels. It is, therefore, a complete package, worth an experience. Read More

Silent Beach, Tangalle

Silent Beach is a semi-private beach, located in front of the luxurious Amanwella resort in Tangalle district of Southern Province, Sri Lanka. The name is given locally, to this small, calm secret beach in the island country. Silent Beach is near Tangalle in Hambantota district of Sri Lanka. The beach lies at a distance of 100 meters from the luxurious Amanwella resort. The famous and crowded Goyombokka beach is at a ten-minute walk from here. As the name suggests, Silent beach is tranquil and undisturbed with pristine white sand, the bright blue swivelling water and the group of dense palm trees under the clear sky. It gives travellers a chance to take a break from the hustle-bustle of city life, and also makes the perfect honeymoon location, with its immense visual appeal and solitude. Silent Beach personifies its name by bestowing its visitor's privacy and peace. Read More