Located in Sri Lanka’s Southern Province, the city of Tangalle is perhaps best known for its beautiful sandy beaches and rock formations that surround the coastline, providing stunning views and picture-perfect vacations.

As it’s only 195 kilometers south of Colombo, Tangalle is relatively easy to access from there using either a private car or public transportation.

Once in the city, most people ignore the city center and head straight to the coast to take in the breathtaking views and enjoy the beaches. There are several hotels and accommodations scattered around the city, and the hotels near the Tangalle Beachfront offer choices ranging from luxury beachfront resorts to modest guest houses.

Just 10 kilometers outside of Tangalle is the popular Rekawa Turtle Conservation Project, which is home to several varieties of marine turtles living in a protected sanctuary. There are several hotels scattered around Rekawa so finding the right accommodation should be a breeze. The beautiful coastline of this city is definitely the star attraction, and several of the hotels offering great views of the beaches and rock formations that give the city its charm.

Find out where all the remaining hotels, attractions, and must-see destinations of Tangalle are located by exploring the interactive map on this page.