Ahungalla City

Ahungalla is a small coastal town located in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, about 76 kilometers south of Colombo, the capital city. It is well-known for its pristine beaches, luxury resorts, and serene environment, making it a popular destination for tourists looking for a relaxing getaway.

Beaches

Ahungalla boasts beautiful, unspoiled beaches with golden sands and clear blue waters. The beaches are often quieter compared to other tourist hotspots, providing a tranquil setting for relaxation.

Luxury Resorts:

The town is home to several high-end resorts and hotels, such as the Heritance Ahungalla, which is designed by the famous Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. These resorts offer a range of amenities, including spas, pools, and fine dining, catering to both local and international visitors.

Wildlife and Nature

Close to Ahungalla is the Madu River, a biodiversity hotspot that features mangrove forests, various species of birds, and a variety of aquatic life. Boat safaris on the Madu River are a popular activity for tourists.

Turtle Hatcheries

Ahungalla is close to several turtle conservation projects where visitors can learn about sea turtle conservation and even participate in releasing baby turtles into the ocean.

Cultural and Historical Significance

Although Ahungalla is more famous for its natural beauty, it is also near historical sites and traditional Sri Lankan villages, offering a glimpse into the local culture.

Proximity to Other Attractions

Ahungalla is conveniently located near several other tourist attractions, including the historic city of Galle with its famous Dutch Fort, and the scenic Bentota River.

About Galle District

Galle is a city situated on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, 119 km from Colombo. Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in south and Southeast Asia, showing the interaction between European architectural styles and south Asian traditions. The Galle fort is a world heritage site and the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers.

Galle is a sizeable town, bySri Lankan standards, and has a population of 91,000, the majority of whom are of Sinhalese ethnicity. There is also a large Sri Lankan Moor minority, particularly in the fort area, which descend from Arab merchants that settled in the ancient port of Galle.

About Southern Province

The Southern Province of Sri Lanka is a small geographic area consisting of the districts of Galle, Matara and Hambantota. Subsistence farming and fishing is the main source of income for the vast majority of the people of this region.

Important landmarks of the Southern Province include the wildlife sanctuaries of the Yala and Udawalawe National Parks, the holy city of Kataragama, and the ancient cities of Tissamaharama, Kirinda and Galle. (Although Galle is an ancient city, almost nothing survives from before the Portuguese invasion.) During the Portuguese period there were two famous Sinhalese poets called Andare who was from Dickwella and Gajaman Nona who was from Denipitiya in Matara District, composing poems on common man.

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