Privatrundreise "Einmaliges Sri Lanka", Galle Fort & Baden an der Südküste

About the destination: Galle is a major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the southwestern tip, 119 km from Colombo. Galle is the administrative capital of Southern Province, Sri Lanka and is the district capital of Galle District. Galle was known as Gimhathiththa (although Ibn Batuta in the 14th century refers to it as Qali) before the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century, when it was the main port on the island. Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century, during the Dutch colonial period. Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by the Portuguese in South and Southeast Asia, showing the interaction between Portuguese architectural styles and native traditions. The city was extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. The Galle fort is a world heritage site and is the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers.

About the destination: Just 6 kilometres from the lively Mirissa area on Sri Lanka's southern coast, the village of Weligama and its lavosa bay, a paradise for surfing and relaxation, unfolds. The bay itself encompasses different areas of interest, including Trapobane beach, famous for the presence of an ancient islite with unobstructed access when the tide rises. Mecca of ancient cultures and writers, today Trapobane hosts a discreet hotel camouflaged among a vegetation and trees in which the first fishermen of the morning face each other. In addition to its beaches, Weligama invites you to discover other of its secrets, among them the archaeological site of Kushtarajagala, where a statue of Natha Bodhisatta (aspiring to be Buddha) wears; or the experience of spotting whales in Sri Lanka, especially at the time between November and April.