Joanna James
Ahangama is a charming little village in the Galle District; located along the popular southern coast of Sri Lanka. The place is home to beautiful beaches and excellent surf spots as well as top resorts.
Ahangama and neighbouring Koggala are excellent locations for surfing and enjoying the solitude and isolation of uncrowded beaches. The surrounding foliage adds to the laid back ambiance as you enjoy a bout of surfing on some excellent breaks. Ahangama is home to top reef breaks that cater to professionals while amateurs too will find points where the waves are mild and highly conducive to learning the ropes. You can hire an instructor to learn the art of balancing on the board and early morning trips to the beach are recommended for surfing when the sun does not dazzle your eyes.
The ancient Dutch Fort an iconic sight in Galle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The place is a cherished and well restored cultural site that takes you back to a bygone era. Wander the cobblestone streets and sip tea at the lovely colonial style villas. There are plenty of vintage buildings to explore such as the ancient lighthouse, historical church and marine museum housed within a 17th century Dutch warehouse. Walk along the ramparts that were once home to a fleet of canons guarding the Galle Bay from invading marauders. The ramparts are known for their stunning vistas of the Indian Ocean and promise to invigorate mind body and soul with loads of gusty winds blowing in off the ocean.
Hotels in Ahangama are varied and offer various solutions according to your budget. If you want to make the most of the stunning beach and gorgeous weather look for a beach hotel that's located within a luxury villa in Sri Lanka. These refurbished bungalows are typically Galle boutique hotels that let you savour island hospitality and modern comforts. The modern villas offer accommodation to a clique of friends or family with contemporary amenities and access to private stretches of beach. Choose accommodation in Ahangama that lets you enjoy the early morning sunshine amidst a lush garden with views of the ocean adding to the ambiance.
Seafood is of course a speciality in Ahangama and the southern stretch. There are many restaurants in Galle and a few in Ahangama. The Galle Restaurant located at Pebbles Beach Villa Ahangama, offers a choice of fusion and Sri Lankan dishes is plush confines. This is just one of the restaurants located along the beach where you can tuck into a good meal while enjoying the invigorating sense of the ocean. There are a variety of eateries to choose from and the roadside kiosks will prove to be quite a taste adventure offering the likes of hoppers and savoury roti stuffed with numerous fillings.
As mentioned before Ahangama is a beautiful laid back village; the beaches and lush foliage add to the marvellous scenery that makes up this charming resort. So take along the cameras folks for snapping up the landscape, culture and simple village folk will prove to be quite a memory enhancer of your fabulous holiday in Ahangama.
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