Galle, Koggala, Mirissa & South Coast Beaches holidays in Sri Lanka

This glorious coast encapsulates Sri Lanka with its sleepy villages sheltering under countless palms, a wonderfully unhurried pace of life, colonial townscapes and local life that revolves around coconut farming, rice cultivation and fishing, particularly stilt-fishing. Factor in countless bays and gorgeous beaches and it's easy to understand why the south coast is such an attractive option for visitors.

Gateway to the south is the charming town of Galle, which has a spectacular setting on the south western tip of Sri Lanka and is home to an atmospheric old port along with some perfectly preserved colonial architecture. At the heart of the city is the old Dutch quarter. Known as the Fort and one of Sri Lanka's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, it brims with jewellery shops, boutiques,...