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Tangalle, Southern

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Hambantota DistrictDistrict
TangalleCity
195 km south of Colombo and 35 km east of Matara, on a large reef-protected bay on the south coastApprox. location
Rekawa, Mulkirigala, MataraNearby major areas

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About the neighbourhood

  • One of the largest towns in Southern Province
  • Regionally important fishing port on a reef-protected bay
  • Sandy beaches and a popular south coast holiday destination
  • Dutch fort, Rest House and Court House remain in the town
  • Milder climate than the rest of Hambantota District

Tangalle, also spelled Tangalla, is a large town in Hambantota District, Southern Province, governed by an Urban Council. It lies on one of the largest bays in Sri Lanka, protected from the ocean by an enclosing reef, and is a regionally important fishing port. The climate is milder than the rest of the district, with sandy beaches. A Dutch fort in the town centre now serves as a prison, alongside…

Tangalle, also spelled Tangalla, is a large town in Hambantota District, Southern Province, governed by an Urban Council. It lies on one of the largest bays in Sri Lanka, protected from the ocean by an enclosing reef, and is a regionally important fishing port. The climate is milder than the rest of the district, with sandy beaches. A Dutch fort in the town centre now serves as a prison, alongside the Dutch Rest House and Court House.

Photos of Tangalle

Sandy beach with palms and surf near Tangalle, Tangalle
Sandy beach with palms and surf near TangallePhoto: Josep Renalias Lohen11, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Fishing boats lined up in Tangalle port, Tangalle
Fishing boats lined up in Tangalle portPhoto: Josep Renalias Lohen11, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Calm lake water at Tangalle, Tangalle
Calm lake water at TangallePhoto: Harshaperera1997, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Sunset over the sea at Tangalle Beach, Tangalle
Sunset over the sea at Tangalle BeachPhoto: Anjitha Senarath, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Marakolliya Beach near Tangalle at dusk, with palms and driftwood, Tangalle
Marakolliya Beach near Tangalle at dusk, with palms and driftwoodPhoto: Adam Jones, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Sunset over a lagoon near Marakolliya Beach, Tangalle, Tangalle
Sunset over a lagoon near Marakolliya Beach, TangallePhoto: Adam Jones, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Header photo: Josep Renalias Lohen11, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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What is Tangalle known for?

Tangalle is known for its sandy beaches, its fishing port, its large reef-protected bay and its surviving Dutch colonial buildings, including the old fort, Rest House and Court House.

Is Tangalle close to Colombo?

Tangalle is about 195 km south of Colombo and 35 km east of Matara, on the south coast.

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  • Rekawa
  • Mulkirigala
  • Matara
  • Hambantota