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Blue Beach Among the beautiful beaches on the southern coast, Nilwella beach has a special place. It is because of a unique place that has attracted local and foreign tourists. The Navy and the Ministry of Fisheries have worked together to bring a new attraction to this coast, adding new energy to the country's tourism and the protection of the marine ecosystem as well as the country's economy. That beautiful creation is the beautiful museum built at the bottom of the Nilwella sea. Nilwella beach and island has been special for some time because of its beautiful beaches for diving activities that have attracted tourists from this country as well as foreign tourists. In order to enjoy the beauty of the beach as well as the beauty of the seabed, local and foreign tourists regularly dive in this sea area. It is a special thing that this museum, which has been built at the bottom of the sea, has been created by the Navy using environmentally friendly materials, adding a brand new experience for local and foreign tourists. Various creative models including human figures, building models, vehicles including decommissioned buses, airplanes have been created in this. Substrates specially designed for coral growth are beautifully placed in this underwater art gallery. Some models here are designed by connecting small pieces of stone to each other, so it is believed that sea plants and corals will grow easily on those surfaces and an environment conducive to natural fish breeding will be created in a very short period of time.

Rakawa Turtle Watch The southern golden beaches of Rekawa are known to attract several endangered species of sea turtles; which include loggerhead, hawksbill, olive ridley, green and leatherback turtles. These five species make their way to the stretch of untouched beach in Rekawa to lay their eggs before heading back to the ocean. The Rekawa Turtle Watch is a conservation project which aims at protecting the nesting sites, thereby ensuring the eggs hatch safely and the baby turtles can return home. Travellers can embark on a turtle watching excursion in the evenings, between 8:30 pm and 11:30 pm, to catch a glimpse of turtles laying their eggs.The best season for turtle watching in Rekawa is between the months of April to July, where approximately 5-15 turtles visit the beach each night. Keep in mind that this is not always a guarantee and the numbers may dwindle based on various factors that include, but are not limited to, excessive noise or light pollution on the beach. At the conservation site, do remember to adhere to the general rules as instructed, which include restrictions on touching the turtles, flash photography and torches. While there are no entrance fees, donations are always encouraged as they help support the project’s conservation efforts.

Galle Fort National Maritime Museum Dharmapala Park Martin Wickramasinghe Museum Madol duwa Rumassala Sama Chaitya Jungle Beach Hikkaduwa Beach Unawatun Beach Ahangama and Madigama Beach Madhu River Gin Ganga Hiyare Reservoir Neluwa Doovili Ella Sinharajaya Rain Forest Kottawa Rain Forest Kanneliya Rain Forest Seenigama Sri Devol Maha Devalaya Unawatuna Devol Devalaya Wedihiti Kanda Galle Galle is a district in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. It is one of 25 districts of Sri Lanka, the second level administrative division of the country. Its area is 1,652 km2 (638 sq mi): 35 km2 (14 sq mi) is water and 1,617 km2 (624 sq mi) is land. Galle District bounded on the north by Benthara river, south and west by the Indian Ocean and east by Matara and Ratnapura districts. The topography of Galle District is very much dissent. The climatic condition of Hiniduma Patthuwa is very similar to the central hill country of Sri Lanka. This area consists of rainforests, which is the water catchment area for most of the rivers and lakes flows across Galle District. Sinharaja Forest Reserve is one of them. Galle district lies in a temperate climatic zone.

Sithulpawwa Rock Temple Sithulpavwa or Chittala Pabbata Vihara was located in Magampattu in the direction of Hambantota in the present Southern Province, belonging to the old Rohana kingdom, included in Kirinda Gramaseva domain. It corresponds to zone number 01 of the Yala sanctuary. K from Kataragama. m. 16 km from Tissamaharama via Yodhakandiya. m. 25 must be paid to reach this sacred ground.As Yala belongs to the Piyasa Forest, the Situlpavwa area and its trails are rich in wild animals. Situl Pavwa Puda, which was a prime result of the ancient Pabbata monastery system, consists of several mountains that have fallen from a group of rock slabs of different sizes. Centered around the mountain with the majestic big rock known as Maha Situlpavwa, this mountain ring looks like a fortress protected by the small Situlpavwa located in the east, the Dekundara mountain located in the south, and the Koravaggala mountain located a short distance in the west. Maha Situlpavwa mountain is 413 feet high. Little Situlpava is 450 feet high. Between these two mountains there was a long flat strip of land. There is a large pond or a small lake in one part of this, which takes the form of a denikadaka. The rain water that falls on the eastern and western slopes of the two mountain ranges flows into this lake. The way from near Maha Situlpavva cave temple to small Situlpavva falls on the sluice north of this lake. And the part between Maha Situlpavwa mountain and Dekundara mountain also belongs to the same land. The present entry way is from the culvert through this land. Here, too, there is a small pond or lake that is closer to the main mountain. The lowland areas of these lakes are rich in water-mixed soil, so they are similar to Kanduru. Since it starts near the two lakes and there are mountains all around, it can be considered that the mountain there was two-sided and two-sided. Made up of a huge rock, Maha Situlpava has terrible slopes in the east, north and south. Although the southern and western 88 slopes of a section are not so steep, the eastern slopes are steeper than all sections. At the top of the small Situlpava are several large rock slabs. All over the mountain there are stones of different sizes. Between these rocks there are big and small caves (Durga) to climb to the top. These were the paths of humans as well as animals. This mountain has steep slopes on all sides. The peak of Dekundara mountain on the right is 444 feet high. This is from Situlpavwa where the stones are abundant. m. Two stretches to the right. The stony plain that starts from the western end of Maha Situlpava ends near Koravaggal hill. To the west of this is a rock ring with different sized boulders. The plains to the east are also abundant with stones. It is also rich in large stones. To enter this place with more number of caves, it is from Situlpav Bima. m. You have to go on a difficult path through the forest for about two. There are three kemis located in the rocks on the ground. One of them is so big that it gets the name of Korawak itself. These plots are also a part of the historical imagination. Siri carried a herd of elephants roaming in the stony forests that can be seen from the mountains where lakes are formed in the plains as well as in the rocky areas mentioned above. I think that after climbing to the top of Maha Situlpava or the top of Little Situlpava, the forest patch that cannot be seen until now and the fantastic scene with the remnant mountain ranges rising up from it can attract the attention of even the god-baboons. What do people say? Akasachetiya, Gonagala, where sacred grounds filled with the fragrance of virtues of thousands of great arahants who worked in the past. Seelawakanda, Atulagala, Velmalkema, Patanangala, Mandagala, etc., it is as if the sacred earth has lifted up the sacred land from place to place.

Thal Araba Beach There is nothing to say about this place surrounded by rock, even if there are big waves, it will be normal if it hits the rock. Kamburugamuwa's Tal Aramba Beach is the place to go for a swim. I will also tell the people who are going to take the road from Matara-Galle Pradana road, when you pass the Kaburugamuwa junction and come towards Galle, when you turn from the left (hand side) road between the DPMC and the bridge, this place is there. Go and see this beautiful place 🌞

Matara Fort "Matara Fort" is a beautiful place that shows the antiquity of Matara. It was built by the Portuguese in 1560. Both the clock tower and the Great Wall add to the grandeur. It should also be remembered that the ground with the stadium at the entrance to Matara Fort is a good place to relax when you come with a group. Outside the Matara Court complex, groups will not be allowed to enter.

Hummanaya Blow-Hole A wonderful creation by nature on the south coast. Hummana is also known as "Karijjamalawa" from the bus south. The 184 km Kanu on the Matara – Hambantota road belongs to Nakulagamu. When you turn from Nakulogamuu and turn off the main road to enter the beach belt and travel a distance of about 1.5 km, this amazing water flower is located on a hillock on the coast of Kuta Wella - Weli Kale. Hum-singing humming sound is humming because it emits a humming sound like "hum" continuously before spreading out with the pressure of the sea wave. It is reported that this hummana in our country is the second largest among the six hummanas in other countries of the world. [Confirm] When the sea waves accelerate during the Southwest Monsoon, the hummana is more active and spreads like a water flower towards the sky at a height of about 40-50 feet. It is a wonder to see. There is an opinion among the villagers that shouting, hooting and clapping near the hummana will increase the activity of the hummana.

Olu Dola "Olu Dola" is not a big place. But a very beautiful place. A place where water flows has naturally formed like a small lake. That's why it can be called a place to bathe here. This is in the area called Hulandawa, which is found on Deniyaya road from Akurasse. You have to go here on a vine bridge. That is why the trip to Olu Dola will be an unforgettable trip for you.

Dondra Light - House This is situated in a spectacular land 1.2km away fromdewndara.This is the tallest lighthouse in our country and one of the tallest lighthouses in Southeast Asia. The Deundara Point Lighthouse belongs to the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. You can also access and view it with prior permission. The lighthouse is 49 meters (161 ft) tall and has 7 floors and 14 windows. There are 196 steps to the top. The Two Point Lighthouse was designed by Sir James Nicholas Douglas. Construction began in November 1887 by William Douglas of the Imperial Lighthouse Service. It is said that all the building materials including granite, brick, and steel were imported from England. The granite is sourced from the granite quarries of Dalbeattie in Scotland and Penryn in Cornwall. The lighthouse was completed and opened in March 1890. The cost of building Dewandara Tuduwa Lighthouse and Barberin Lighthouse was £30,000. Today, two lamps contain 40 light bulbs, one with a voltage of 1000 watts. They automatically turn on at night and turn off at dawn. Its light current extends up to 30 nautical miles. The famous Sinhala movie "Ek Tam Gaya" was shot around this lighthouse.

Tissamaharama Temple Tissamaharama Raja Maha Viharaya is located in Tissamaharama in the southern province of Sri Lanka. The temple was built by King Kavan Tissa of Rahuna in the second century BC. This Tissamaharama shrine is considered as a shrine where the Buddha's feet touched. The Tissamaharama Dagaba, built in the premises of the Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara, is one of the largest Dagabs built in Sri Lanka. It is finished in bubble shape. The Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple in Tissamaharama, Southern Province of Sri Lanka. It was one of the four major Buddhist monasteries established in Sri Lanka, after the arrival of Arhant Mahinda Thera to the country.

Elamaldeniya Elmaldeniya Raja Maha Viharaya is a Raja Maha Viharaya located in the Matara District of the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. It belongs to Kotapola (Pitabeddara) Divisional Secretariat Division. After going three miles on the Akurassa-Siyambalagoda road, turn right at the Elmaldeniya intersection and walk another two miles on the Elmaldeniya temple road to find this temple. According to legend, King Saddhatissa (137-119 BC) built this temple.[1] When the king was traveling from here, a temple was built to offer sacrifices and some of the people who came with the king stopped here. The village has been born from that group. At present, Elmaldeniya is a paddy field. In the past, it was a dense jungle. Even though there is no village, this place must be passed by when traveling from Pitabeddara to Mullatiyana and also when going through Akurassa, Opagoda, Urumutta to areas like Panakaduwa, Diyadava, Siyambalagoda. The two had white flowers. Because it had white flowers, it was known as Elmaldeniya. Legend also has information regarding the destruction of the letter on the rock near the temple. The guardianship of this temple was held by the people who were stopped by the king and the surrounding villagers cultivated the lands here. The guardians of the temple demanded their share when the harvest was taken away. Even though he refused to give it there, when he showed the inscription, he had to give the part of the temple. It is believed that the angry villagers destroyed this inscription.From Awasa Gei, one can reach the cave 65 temple by going down the hill for about a mile, crossing a beautiful stream and climbing the hill again for about a mile along a flight of stairs. At a distance of about 300 meters from there, there is a pagoda which was built in modern times. Behind the pagoda is an illegible inscription. The cave temple has a reclining idol and standing idols as well as idols of Kataragama and Vishnu. The walls of the caves have paintings that are characteristic of the Kandy period, but it is clear that they are not very old. Below this cave, two small sized caves have deity statues. A cave temple, it has a 12 cubit reclining Buddha statue and two standing statues. These are the statues of Kandy tradition. Along with the cave temple here, the Avasa house has been declared as a monument by the Department of Archeology.

Weligama Kapparathota Beach Weligama is a town on the south coast of Sri Lanka, located in Matara District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. The name Weligama, literally means "sandy village" which refers to the area's sandy sweep bay. It is approximately 144 kilometres (89 mi) south of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 9 metres (30 ft) above the sea level. beach full of small baby waves. So many travellers and foreigners come here for surfing and because of these baby waves it's perfect for beginner surfers. There is a number of surfing schools in the area for very reasonable rates. So many beachside restaurants and bars are present in this area and the place is very calm and peaceful.This is one of the most common European and western tourist attractions.