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X-WR-CALNAME:Tangalle\, Sri Lanka — 3 days
X-WR-CALDESC:A 3-day mid-range Tangalle itinerary covering beaches\, rock t
 emples\, blowholes\, turtle nesting and birdlife on Sri Lanka's south coas
 t.
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260605
SUMMARY:Day 1 — Tangalle town\, harbour & southern beaches
DESCRIPTION:1. Tangalle Beach (1 hour) — Start at the long main town beach 
 for an early swim before the heat\; the southern end near the rocks is cal
 mer for a dip. It's walkable from most town guesthouses and a good orienta
 tion point. Note the surf can be strong mid-beach\, so swim where you see 
 locals.\n\n2. Tangalle Fish Market & Harbour (1 hour) — The working harbou
 r is busiest mid-morning when boats land tuna\, seer and reef fish\; come 
 to watch the auction and photograph the colourful craft. Several nearby sh
 acks will grill your pick for lunch. Go early — by early afternoon the cat
 ch is mostly sold.\n\n3. Goyambokka Beach (2 hours) — A sheltered\, palm-b
 acked cove a few minutes west of town\, calmer and more swimmable than the
  main beach. There are a couple of relaxed beach restaurants for a long lu
 nch and a beer. Best light is late afternoon for photos.\n\n4. Marakolliya
  Beach (1.5 hours) — A wild\, near-empty stretch east of town backed by a 
 lagoon and mangroves\, ideal for a sunset walk. Swimming is risky here due
  to currents\, so treat it as a photography and stroll spot. Bring repelle
 nt at dusk.\n\nNote: Hire a tuk-tuk for the day or rent a scooter — the be
 aches are spread along ~8km of coast.\n\nFull itinerary: https://induwara.
 lk/tools/trip-planner/custom-opvqyl1r
URL:https://induwara.lk/tools/trip-planner/custom-opvqyl1r
LOCATION:Tangalle\, Sri Lanka
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SUMMARY:Day 2 — rock temples\, the giant Buddha & the blowhole
DESCRIPTION:1. Mulkirigala Rock Temple (2 hours) — Go first thing to beat t
 he heat on the stepped climb up this 205m rock honeycombed with seven cave
  shrines\, reclining Buddhas and 18th-century murals. Allow time at the up
 per terraces for the view over paddy and forest. Dress modestly (shoulders
  and knees covered) and expect a small entry fee.\n\n2. Wewurukannala Viha
 ra (1 hour) — Near Dickwella\, this temple is dominated by a 50m seated Bu
 ddha\, the tallest in Sri Lanka\, which you can climb inside. The tunnel o
 f life-size dioramas depicting hell and karma is bizarre and very photogen
 ic. Mid-morning is quiet before tour groups arrive.\n\n3. Hummanaya Blowho
 le (45 minutes) — At Kudawella\, Sri Lanka's only working sea blowhole sho
 ots spray through a rock fissure\, strongest when the swell is up around m
 idday. There's a short boardwalk to the viewing rocks and stalls selling d
 rinks. Stand back — the spray is unpredictable and the rocks are slippery.
 \n\n4. Hiriketiya Beach (2 hours) — End the day at this horseshoe bay near
  Dickwella\, a relaxed surf-and-swim cove with good cafés around the rim. 
 Beginners can take a surf lesson on the gentle inside break. It's a fine s
 unset spot before the drive back to Tangalle.\n\nNote: These sights line u
 p west of Tangalle\, so do them in this order to avoid back-tracking.\n\nF
 ull itinerary: https://induwara.lk/tools/trip-planner/custom-opvqyl1r
URL:https://induwara.lk/tools/trip-planner/custom-opvqyl1r
LOCATION:Tangalle\, Sri Lanka
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SUMMARY:Day 3 — birdlife\, lagoon & turtle nesting
DESCRIPTION:1. Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary (2.5 hours) — A dawn boat or kayak
  trip through these brackish lagoons and mangroves turns up pelicans\, her
 ons\, egrets\, kingfishers and\, in season\, migratory waders. Arrange a l
 ocal boatman the day before for the best early light and bird activity. Br
 ing binoculars and sun cover — there's little shade.\n\n2. Rekawa Lagoon (
 1 hour) — Stop at the lagoon's edge for its mangrove channels and birdlife
 \; some operators run combined Kalametiya–Rekawa paddles. It's a quiet\, s
 cenic break and a good lunch point at a village eatery nearby. Midday heat
  is intense\, so keep this short.\n\n3. Rekawa Beach (Turtle Conservation 
 Project) (2 hours) — This protected beach is one of Sri Lanka's key nestin
 g sites\, where five turtle species — most often green and olive ridley — 
 come ashore. Daytime\, visit the conservation hut to learn the rules\; the
  real event is the guided after-dark nesting watch (usually from ~8pm). Bo
 ok the evening tour through the conservation project\, use no white lights
 \, and never touch the turtles.\n\nNote: Save energy in the afternoon — th
 e turtle watch is a night activity and timing depends on the tide and moon
 .\n\nFull itinerary: https://induwara.lk/tools/trip-planner/custom-opvqyl1
 r
URL:https://induwara.lk/tools/trip-planner/custom-opvqyl1r
LOCATION:Tangalle\, Sri Lanka
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