About Galle

While you are on holiday in Sri Lanka if you are looking for things to do, Galle is a hub of activity. Going on a hot-air balloon ride has to take precedence in your list of things to do. Galle, being the beautiful city that it is with its touch of traditional elegance and charm, will offer a great aerial view.

Galle also offers many exquisite dining options including the Rampart Hotel restaurant overlooking the magnificent southern waters, the Pedlar’s Café which is a small place in an old Colonial setting serving the most delicious shakes, coffees and sandwiches and the Royal Dutch Café which is the ideal spot for a light lunch. The Serendipity Arts Café too is a fantastic café featuring exotic photographs and of course, a mouth-watering fusion menu that includes delectable cuisine from the west and the east.

Shopping too is a must in your list of things to do. Galle Sri Lanka is a great place to pick some items including antique furniture from Olanda, traditional Sri Lankan crafts and artifacts from Pedlar Street and exquisite silk from the Gintota Factory.

The Galle Literary Festival held between 28th January and 1st February each year, bringing together world renowned writers is regarded one of the best in Asia and a trip to Galle during such time is certainly an idea, though bookings will have to be made considerably early.