Introducing South of Colombo
Driving south on Galle Rd (A2), you’ll think that Colombo will never end. But about 30km from Colombo’s Fort you’ll feel you’ve escaped the capital and its hubbub. Beginning with Wadduwa, there are beach towns big and small along the coast. Most travellers focus on Hikkaduwa, but at some point along the coast you should find a cove, bay or stretch of sand to suit you. Accommodation comes in all shapes, sizes and styles, and Ayurvedic health centres are common. The Galle Rd is generally in good shape, but roads leading off it are often in miserable condition. Look carefully for signs marking tracks leading to hotels. Note that this entire stretch of coast was heavily affected by the tsunami.
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Last updated: Mar 24, 2009
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Re: west coast beach recommendation
by amayap 08 January 2011
Yes - your only option is the west coast - but best weather is here in Feb. Personally I would avoid Negombo which is nearest to airport…
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RE: Accomodation - Central and South
by Rod_B 05 January 2011
Hi, starting from the top, I tnink you're getting the wrong impresssion of the south coast.. It's not the most crowded , except…
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RE: Sri Lanka - Must do's and see's?
by Rod_B 01 December 2009
Hi CK , Lindsay and Nat, I agree with CK, on this, It's easy to buy a guide book, lonely planet, or rough guide, whatever. Read that…
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