Galle is a town located in the southern coast of Sri Lanka. With the country’s first highway that was built recently, the capital city of Colombo is connected to this town and the journey there now only takes approximately one hour.
It boasts of many places of interest for the visitor to the town. They range from the blue water beaches, hidden coves where one can go for a sea bath, a UNESCO world heritage site, a hillock known as Rumassala which has a legend that revolves around it, many museums and much more.
Compared to Colombo or even the neighbouring towns of Unawatuna and Hikkaduwa, the nightlife here is calmer and quieter. There are no parties that go on till dawn, no clubs and discos. But what awaits you in the evenings in this magical city are breathtaking sun sets, moonlit sea shores with waters and the waves glistening in moonlight, ships with their lights like stars in the horizon and more.
If it is a quiet night away from the hustle and bustle of Colombo is what you need you can easily drive down to this southern town for dinner or for a drink as it is only an hour away. There are many fine dining restaurants and hotels as well as budget boutiques where you can grab a bite or savour a meal by the sea side in Galle. It is a place to go for a walk on the beach, down the alleys in the Fort, and enjoy a fine bottle of wine.
For anyone keen on exploring the options in terms of Galle Hotels, there are a wide variety of Hotels in Galle, ranging from the star class luxury hotels to beds and breakfast joints. However, one place where anyone can go for a nice walk along the beach and enjoy dinner sitting almost on the beach is at Jetwing Lighthouse. Located on a hillock on the shore, it has amazing views of the ocean spanning in front of you and a quick jump to the beach after dinner is a perfect way to enjoy your sea side retreat and your night in Galle here.