Joanna James
A stunning coastline, delicious cuisine and thousands of years of history make Sri Lanka an amazing travel destination that is loved by people across the globe. Tangalle is one destination on the island that is well worth a visit to soak in the sun and its golden beaches.
Given the popularity of the location as a tourism destination, the town has developed to cater to this community and is home to a range of boutique villas, hotels and homestays. This is a great aspect of visiting Tangalle as it ensures that people with a variety of budgets can enjoy themselves during their stays.
If you are looking for a Sri Lanka luxury villa such as the Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort to spend your time in comfort and close to the ocean at all times. If you are more driven by eco-friendly ventures, then the Turtle Observation Camps offer accommodation to people who volunteer as well.
This town is home to a thriving community of surfers who visit seasonally or call Tangalle home all year round. What makes Tangalle an ideal location for surfers is the beach break that aids in creating waves that are suitable for beginners as well. The location of the town also ensures that the surfs are never affected by onshore winds.
As with anywhere else on the island, it is impossible to visit Sri Lanka and be a stone's throw away from a historical landmark. The Mulkirigala Rock Temple is a great example of such a landmark and is found just North-West of Tangalle. The temple is located atop a rock and contains seven temples in 5 separate terraces.
This is a huge attraction for locals and tourists alike who make the climb up to take in history or engage in religious activities.
Another piece of the island that enthrals all who enter its domain is the abundance of wildlife, fauna and flora. This bird sanctuary was established in 1938 and has grown to become a site of immense biodiversity. It is particularly well known for the vast variety of birds that can be seen here.
The sanctuary is a mixture of various habitats and visitors can experience open grassland, mangroves and even coastal lagoons making for a breath-taking adventure for all those who enter.
As of today, the sanctuary is home to 4 species of birds who are at risk along with 38 species of reptiles.
One of the things to vary of is the rough seas that are around Tangalle. There are several places where the waters are not suitable for swimming due to dangerous currents.
The best advice would be to always speak to your accommodation and the locals to ensure that where you are planning to go for a swim is safe and better yet, never go alone.
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