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South coast and safari

Tangalle

Wide, empty beaches and nesting turtles

Tangalle is for people who want space: long golden beaches, few crowds and some lovely coves. The sea can be rough on the open beaches, so look for sheltered spots such as Goyambokka. At night, the beach at Rekawa is a well-known place to watch turtles come ashore to lay their eggs, with a local conservation group. The rock temple at Mulkirigala is close by.

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Tangalle

Tangalle

Part of the island
South coast and safari
Suggested stay
2 nights
Best months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
Things to do
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Weather

When to go

Sri Lanka has two monsoons, so the best months depend on the coast. This is the pattern here.

  1. Jan: best
  2. Feb: best
  3. Mar: best
  4. Apr: good
  5. May: expect rain
  6. Jun: expect rain
  7. Jul: expect rain
  8. Aug: good
  9. Sep: expect rain
  10. Oct: expect rain
  11. Nov: good
  12. Dec: best
Best Still good Expect rain

Stays

Where to stay

Prices per night for two people sharing, for dates about six weeks away. Yours may differ.

Budget

Clean, simple guesthouses and small hotels

  • Chaya Beach Hotel

    $35

    Small hotel in Tangalle with garden views.

  • Sea Bay Inn Tangalle

    $48

    Inn a couple of minutes' walk from Marakkalagoda beach near Tangalle, with air-conditioned rooms and a restaurant.

    Air conditioning · Wi-Fi · Restaurant · Parking

Comfort

Mid-range hotels, often with a pool

  • Heavenly Hideaway

    $56

    Stay with a pool, garden and air-conditioned rooms, about 13 minutes' walk from Tangalle beach.

    Pool · Air conditioning · Wi-Fi · Restaurant

Superior

The nicest stays that still keep costs sensible

  • Serenity Beach Cabanas

    $131

    Beachfront cabanas in Tangalle with air-conditioned rooms and a restaurant.

    Beachfront · Air conditioning · Wi-Fi · Restaurant