Family-friendly activities on Sri Lanka’s South Coast

When the Galle Coast gives way to the South Coast – sometimes referred to as Sri Lanka’s Deep South – the coastal landscape becomes a succession of little coves. Splendid coastal settlements such as Mirissa, Tangalle and the achingly cool Hiriketiya provide plenty of options for family pursuits – and unsurprisingly most of them tend to have the sea as their focus.

The surfing villages of Ahangama, Midigama and Weligama are on the boundary of the Galle and South coasts, and are certainly within easy driving distance of Galle Fort. These beaches attract surfers from all over the world, as well as some talented locals, and offer breaks that range from easy to expert. A perfect chance to don the beach wear and take a surfing lesson in Sri Lanka. No need for a wet suit here!

Mirissa is a lively tourist town based around a beautiful horseshoe bay and it is the busiest starting point for whale and dolphin expeditions into the deep seas. Book with us and we will ensure that you trust your family to one of the most reputable operators. Further south, beyond Tangalle, most of the tourists have been left behind. In Rekawa, you can watch turtles coming ashore to lay their eggs on beaches to which they traditionally return year after year. Protecting the turtles is an important environmental commitment in Sri Lanka. The Rekawa Turtle Watch is a marine turtle conservation project which aims to protect the turtles’ nesting sites and ensure that the eggs can hatch safely. Available any evening of the year, with the best times from April to August.