The seaside town of Galle, on Sri Lanka's southwestern coast, is 72 miles away from Colombo and it's truly a gem. This historic city built by the Dutch was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and can be discovered by walking through the town, with its Dutch-colonial-era structures, splendid mansions and ancient mosques and churches. One of the best places to visit in Galle, is undoubtedly the great Sithuvili Gallery, which is a World Heritage Site listed by UNESCO. The gallery is a major hub for art lovers as it showcases some impeccable local crafts, quite a variety of artworks as well as many antiquities of all kind. Interestingly, every item in this gallery is eco-friendly and recyclable.
Sri Lanka Holiday Escape. Combine Colombo (the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population), Galle and Bentota (with its long Bentota Beach stretches north, where it becomes a sandy strip known as Paradise Island, parallel to Bentota Lagoon. Coral-rich dive sites include Canoe Rock) with transfers between cities included. This is a flexible package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.