Tangalle
Tangalle Dutch Fort Beach, located on the island’s south shore, is ideal for a serene and quiet holiday as it is located in a remote region away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Though the beaches and bays here are stunning, and the water is deep blue and beautiful, swimming at Tangalle Dutch Fort Beach is not recommended since the tides may be fairly rough and dangerous.
Tangalla’s Mangrove Beach is great for a day trip where you may kayak in the lagoon
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Nearby Attractions
- Hummanaya Blowhole
It is one of the world’s biggest blowholes. This natural marvel blasts a jet of seawater into the air, reaching heights of more than 25 to 29 meters.
Distance: 16 Km
- Hiriketiya and Dickwella Beaches
The nearby beaches of Hiriketiya and Dikwella are two of Sri Lanka’s most popular surfing destinations.
Distance: 15 Km
- Mulkerigala Rock Temple
It is a unique temple erected on a 250-meter-high rock with five terraces at varying heights. The caverns have a vast collection of paintings and sculptures from the Kandyan era.
Distance: 18 Km
- Silent and Goyambokka Beaches
They are two distinct beaches nearby. Both beaches are beautiful, unspoiled, broad sandy beaches with sparkling blue waters. They are suitable for a peaceful day out.
Distance: 5 Km
- Rekawa Beach
It is one of the greatest places in the world to see endangered sea turtles in their native environment. We even can observe see that five distinct sea turtle species visit the beach every night of the year to deposit their eggs.
Distance: 12 Km
- Matara Dutch Fort and Star Fort
The Dutch constructed the main Matara fort in 1640, although it was later discovered to be vulnerable to land attacks. As a result, they constructed a six-pointed star fort on the west bank of the Nilwala River to protect the main fort against river-borne attacks.
Distance: 27 Km
- Pigeon Island Temple
Pigeon Island got its name from the prevalence of rock pigeons on the island. This little island has now been turned into a temple.
Distance: 25 Km
The most popular nearby attraction: Mirissa Beach (53 Km)
Accommodation
within 10 Km
Star Classified Hotels- Yes
Boutique Hotels- No
Resorts- No
International Chain Hotels- Yes
Ayurvedic Hotels- No
Villas- Yes
Eco Hotels- Yes
Camping- No
Unclassified Hotels- Yes
* You might still find preferred accommodation in nearby cities.
Distance
CMB Airport- 209 Km (travel time: 3hrs)
Colombo City- 184 Km (travel time: 3hrs)
Sigiriya Rock Fortress- 333 Km (travel time: 5hrs 30min)
Anuradhapura Ancient City- 369 Km (travel time: 6hrs 10min)
Polonnaruwa Ancient City- 317 Km (travel time: 6hrs)
Kandy City- 280 Km (travel time: 4hrs 50min)
Galle Dutch Fort- 74 Km (travel time:1hrs 20min)
* The time and distance are only given to give you an idea. There are stopovers between the two locations. The cities listed above are some of the most popular tourist attractions in Sri Lanka.
Best Time
November to March