Top 5 things to do in Tangalle
Tangalle is situated in Hambantota district, with relatively mild climate and golden beaches. Located in the beaches of the South Coast in Sri Lanka it is also a small town known to be a less-busy beach holiday destination. Therefore it offers a perfect escape for the traveler’s holiday with amazing views over the warm Indian Ocean.
Here are the top activities to enjoy while you visit Tangalle.
1. Relax on the beaches
You can relax on one of the top three beach zones around Tangalle, which are known to be private and secluded. These are Goyambokka, Rekawa, Medaketiya, and Marakolliya beach areas, each with unique experiences for relaxing or for lounging in the sun.
2. Take part in the watersport
Many popular spots are available for surfing, swimming and other water sports activities which have around the area. They are provided in the villages in Tangalle namely Medilla, Pallikaduww, Mawella and Seenimodara.
3. Go turtle watching
The beaches of Rekawa and Kahandamodara are growing place for turtle watching beach, situated some 10km east of the town. The turtles struggle ashore at night to lay their eggs between April to September in the year.
At the turtle watch, Rekawa beach, https://www.flickr.com/photos/dodo-photography/15143281629/
4. Enjoy the delicious seafood
Tangelle is known to have popular spots for for seafood and other treats. Your local hotel or tour guide can recommend the best places to eat outside of your stay if you like to eat like a local. Another must have while in Tangalle is the fresh curd with treacle.
Seafood Dish
5. Break away to the wildlife parks
If you are looking to leave the beach and experience the wildlife, this location has easy access to the country’s most popular national parks. The Yala national park popular for leopards and sloth bears is just 1.5 hours away, Udawalawe which is popoular for elephants is around 1 hour away, and Bundala national park popular for the greater flamingos is only 40 minutes away from Tangalle.
Sloth Bear, Yala National Park
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