Tangalla (2 hours from Galle, 5 from Colombo) is known for its vast beaches; its beautiful bays; its challenging surf; and for being the home to Aman Resorts second Sri Lankan hotel – Amanwella.
The town itself does not hold much excitement and it is really what lies around that makes it so appealing. It is not just the long deserted palm fringed beaches that make you feel as though you are the first to ever step onto the soft sand...although frankly that would be enough for me. It is close enough to the Yala Game Reserve for a day trip and the opportunity to see a majestic leopard and several pachyderms. It is about 1 hour away from where the whale and dolphin watching boats leave from so the largest land and sea mammals can be seen in the same day...although don't try rush it. There are sea turtles on almost every beach and ancient temples that will not be populated by tourists.
If a reclusive escape is what you are after for a family beach holiday then look at the villas in this area.
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A lovely 2 bedroom villa escape on a fabulous beach in Tangalla offering a true Robinson Crusoe experience with boogie boarding waves in front of the villa.
A lovely two bedroom house made from teak in well maintained gardens close to Tangalla. A stunning beach with great boogie boarding is a one minute walk at the bottom of the hill.
A 3 bedroom (2 dls and 1 bunk with 6 beds) family beach villa located on a long wide deserted beach. Robinson Crusoe..who? If you are looking for a beach side escape with family and friends this it it. 15km from Tangalla. 45 mins from the air taxi landing point in Dikwella.
Wetakeiya House is a family home set in a private elevated position a few km from the southern town of Tangalla. It has 3 ensuite bedrooms, comes with experienced staff and is located a few minutes walk from a near perfect crescent shape bay good for swimming and snorkeling.
Located on the south coast in between the towns of Dikwella and Tangalla and perched above one of the most beautiful and secluded beaches in Sri Lanka Cove House has 3 bedrooms and is beautifully decorated to make a lovely family holiday home.
An usual architectural luxury 4 bedroom hilltop villa offering exceptional views out to sea from its roof top pool and within a two minute stroll down the hill to a half moon shape beach perfect for body boarding. Close to Tangalla.
Centrally located in a perfect half moon shaped bay this charming colonial house is often described as THE Beach House. In fact Conde Nast voted it as one of the best in the world. Located close to Tangalla it offers 3 bedrooms in the house with a further 2 in garden houses.
A family home privately located in Tangalla on a pristine beach with swimming and boogie boarding. 5 bedrooms in all; 2 in the main house that can be rented exclusively and 3 further bedrooms in the annex. Wonderful chef and staff.
