On Sri Lanka's southwest coast sits the city of Galle. Galle Fort, a fortified historic city established by Portuguese immigrants in the sixteenth century, is its most famous feature. Car-free streets are surrounded by stone sea walls that were enlarged by the Dutch and feature architecture that reflects Portuguese, Dutch, and British rule. The Dutch Reformed Church from the 18th century is one of the notable structures. The Galle Lighthouse is located on the southeast corner of the fort
Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards.
Hikkaduwa is the name of a small beach town which is located on the south west coast of Sri Lanka. Hikkaduwa beach is one of the best beaches in Sri Lanka with plenty of fun activities to do. There are lots of water sports to do such as surfing and delicious seafood curries to eat.