Amanwella Resort, Tangalle: A tranquil hideaway in Sri Lanka
Destination Are you looking for a luxury getaway at one of Sri Lanka’s beach resorts? So, imagine a sleepy cozy town in southeast Sri Lanka, perfect for doing nothing. With the white sandy beaches that stretch out as long as your eyes can see. This is Tangalle, in southeast Sri Lanka. We landed here en route to Galle and Colombo as part of our Sri Lanka 10-day road trip itinerary. Tangalle has many such idyllic spots. The coastline has many tranquil bays with beautiful rugged beaches. Tourism here has not developed as much as the southwest coast. If you are looking for a vacation on unspoiled beaches and are on a luxury budget, Tangalle doesn’t disappoint. Tangalle also gives access to some of the major wildlife reserves of Sri Lanka – Yala National Park is about 1.5 hours away, Uda Walawe National Park is about 1 hour away and Bundala National Park only 40 Minutes away. The beaches of Rekawa and Kahandamodara are ideal to experience sea turtles coming ashore at n...