Galle Face Green

Galle Face Green has a lot of fun and exciting things to keep one entertained for most of the day. One can relax and rejuvenate at the beach, or try out some delicious snacks sold by street vendors nearby. One can also visit the nearby Galle Face Hotel or take a fascinating historical tour through the Galle Fort.

1. Watch the soothing sunset at Galle Face Green:
Take a stroll through the Galle Face Green and enjoy the beautiful evening with the beautiful blend of orange and yellow hues set in the deep blue sky. The best time to enjoy the sunset is somewhere around 4:00 and 5:00 PM. Relax and unwind after a long day in the Sri Lankan heat and bask in the glory of the sunset.

2. Enjoy some authentic Sri Lankan snacks at Galle Face Green Night Market:
The Galle Face Green Night Market is known to be one of the most popular and best places to taste some of the most in-demand street food. You can enjoy a full three-course meal by hopping to different places. Nana's is quite a popular place and is very famous for its snacks called ‘Kottu’. The dish is a local Sri Lankan delicacy which is prepared out of Sri Lankan curry, chapati (Indian flatbread), vegetables, fish and meat which is topped off with some local spices for that spicy flavour.

Head out for a drink at the Elephant Ginger Beer, once here try out the EGB, which is a famous brand of soda in Sri Lanka. For dessert, try out the famous ‘Saravita dessert’ which is a delicacy prepared out of shredded coconut and served in the betel leaves after adding some artificial sweeteners. If you are looking to try some different types of snacks, do try ‘Hoppers', which are pancakes in the shape of the bowl, which can be accompanied with some fresh eggs.

3. Visit the luxurious Galle Face Hotel:
The Galle Face Hotel is one of the oldest properties in Colombo built-in 1864 by the British. Till today the hotel has been visited by many renowned people like Indira Gandhi, Yuri Gagarin, and Richard Nixon. There are over 150 rooms at the property, and it has a gorgeous ambience which includes elegant furniture pieces, carved wooden doors, and antique store pieces. The highlight of the hotel is the saltwater swimming pool, which is the only one in Colombo. However, unfortunately, it can only be accessed if someone is a guest at the hotel. Try out the Seaspray restaurant for some authentic Sri Lankan seafood.

4. Take a historical tour of the Galle Fort:
The Galle Fort is one of the most beautiful buildings near the Galle Face Green. Galle Fort is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is breathtaking with many ancient fortifications. Another interesting fact is that the Galle Fort has survived the wrath of the Sri Lankan tsunami in 2004 and stands strong and tall even today.