Galle is a colonial-rea coastal city 130 kilometres south of Colombo. With windswept beaches and nodding palms its brimming with Dutch-style houses, quirky shops, whitewashed mansions and heritage museums. There are two main areas to visit in Galle, the 16th century Portuguese-built Galle Fort (UNESCO World Heritage) and Unawatuna. No visit to the south is complete without seeing both of these areas. A perfect combination of Sri Lankan beach and culture. PS: A large portion of Galle was heavily damaged or destroyed by the 2004 tsunami
