Samanmali’s guidebook
Sightseeing
These are mainly places to visit within 30 minute drive from the villa. most places could be reached by walking within 10 minutes.
Some are of historic value dating back to the Dutch colonial era or of traditional and cultural significance.
others are natural sight seeing sights.
This is one of the oldest temples in Sri Lanka with unique traditional historical art styles. A must see in your agenda. please remember to dress in appropriate clothing to cover your arms and legs when you visit the temple to show your respect.
Kathaluwa Old Temple
This is one of the oldest temples in Sri Lanka with unique traditional historical art styles. A must see in your agenda. please remember to dress in appropriate clothing to cover your arms and legs when you visit the temple to show your respect.
Kathaluwa beach is the unique spot where you can see these fisherman mainly dusk and dawn.
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Stilt Fisherman
Kathaluwa beach is the unique spot where you can see these fisherman mainly dusk and dawn.
This stretch of sandy calm beach is unique in the area. you may find places to snorkel and surfing.
Kabalana Beach
A2This stretch of sandy calm beach is unique in the area. you may find places to snorkel and surfing.
Visiting this hatchery will give you the unique experience of mingling with nature. you will partner to save turtles.
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Sea Turtle Hatchery
Galle RoadVisiting this hatchery will give you the unique experience of mingling with nature. you will partner to save turtles.
This is a UNESCO heritage site in Sri Lanka and has the most happening things in the vicinity of the villa.
A thirty minute ride by a tuk-tuk or a ten minute train ride will take you to the destination.
there is food, fun and shopping to add to your experience of these historic sites. For the young visitor there are several museums to visit to learn about maritime details and old Dutch stories.
the dusk and the sun set by the ramparts is a must see in your agenda.
A full day's trip from the villa.
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Galle Dutch Fort
Church StreetThis is a UNESCO heritage site in Sri Lanka and has the most happening things in the vicinity of the villa.
A thirty minute ride by a tuk-tuk or a ten minute train ride will take you to the destination.
there is food, fun and shopping to add to your experience of these historic sites. For the young visitor there are several museums to visit to learn about maritime details and old Dutch stories.
the dusk and the sun set by the ramparts is a must see in your agenda.
A full day's trip from the villa.
you can reach this site by a tuk tuk within ten minutes from the villa.
Spend half a day going through the exhibits and learning how the village folk lived in the early 20th century.
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Complesso del Museo Folkloristico Martin Wickramasinghe
Matara Roadyou can reach this site by a tuk tuk within ten minutes from the villa.
Spend half a day going through the exhibits and learning how the village folk lived in the early 20th century.
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