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1. Tangalle Beach

Tangalle Beach

1 km
from city center
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Things To Do in Tangalle

Tangalle is a town located in Hambantota district in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. The city is known for its vast stretches of beaches and has a typical tropical setting. Tangalla Beach, located in this town, has often been voted as the best beach by the locals, the travellers and the tourists.

2. Bundala National Park

Bundala National Park

47 km
from city center
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Bundala National Park is situated off the Sri Lankan coast, around 12 km away from the port town of Hambantota. Designated as a national park in 1993, Bundala is immensely popular for its migratory aquatic birds. Additionally, the park is also a UNESCO world heritage site and biosphere reserve. The brackish water lagoons, coupled with the diverse flora, are truly stunning sights. The topography of the national park also comprises dunes and scrub jungle.

3. Hiriketiya Beach

Hiriketiya Beach

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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.

4. Rekawa Beach

Rekawa Beach

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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.

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5. Mulkirigala Rock Temples

Mulkirigala Rock Temples

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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.

6. Silent Beach, Tangalle

Silent Beach, Tangalle

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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.

7. Marakolliya Beach

Marakolliya Beach

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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.

8. Goyambokka

Goyambokka

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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.

9. Yala National Park

Yala National Park

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Yala National Park was originally a hunters arena during British colonial rule but now has the highest population of leopards on earth. Not only animals but it also provide a quaint environment for birds as well. It is Sri Lanka’s largest national park with a total area of 900 Sq Km. Yala National Park attracts a lot of tourists throughout the year due to its high density of leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles, and deers.

10. Udawalawe National Park

Udawalawe National Park

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Udawalawe National Park gets its name from Udawalawe reservoir that was built on Walawe river. Animals that were displaced due to the development were shifted to the national park. It is one of the oldest national parks in Sri Lanka that was established in the year 1972. The area where this national park is built over was earlier used by farmers for shifting cultivation but then they were removed from this area. This national park in Sri Lanka is especially known for being home to water birds and Sri Lankan elephants. You'll find a herds of more than 50 Sri Lankan elephants here and there are close to 600 of them in the park.

11. Bundala National Park

Bundala National Park

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Bundala National Park is situated off the Sri Lankan coast, around 12 km away from the port town of Hambantota. Designated as a national park in 1993, Bundala is immensely popular for its migratory aquatic birds.

12. Ranlakshmi Paradise Beach

Ranlakshmi Paradise Beach

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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.

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13. Harmony Beach Bungalows

Harmony Beach Bungalows

77 km
from city center
13 out of 14
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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.

14. Mangrove Beach Cabana

Mangrove Beach Cabana

77 km
from city center
14 out of 14
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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.

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The top sightseeing places in Tangalle are Tangalle Beach, Bundala National Park, Hiriketiya Beach, Rekawa Beach, Mulkirigala Rock Temples, Silent Beach, Tangalle.

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