Serendipity’s guidebook to Talpe, Galle

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Serendipity’s guidebook to Talpe, Galle

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Guide on where to eat, shop, and what to see and do in and around Golden Heights Talpe...
Talpe and Mihiripenna are quite and beautiful beaches located in front of natural rock pools and reefs which are ideal for swimming year round.
Mihiripenna Beach
Talpe and Mihiripenna are quite and beautiful beaches located in front of natural rock pools and reefs which are ideal for swimming year round.
Located on a hill and mostly a nature reserve with a lot of biodiversity. Visit the Japanese Peace Pagoda for spectacular views and Jungle Beach while you're here. Recommended to walk/hike through the jungle while listening to birds and other species.
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Rumassala
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Located on a hill and mostly a nature reserve with a lot of biodiversity. Visit the Japanese Peace Pagoda for spectacular views and Jungle Beach while you're here. Recommended to walk/hike through the jungle while listening to birds and other species.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, for its unique exposition of "an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onward. This is the top tourist attraction in Sri Lanka. You will find the trendiest shops and restaurants side by side plus many temples, churches, and mosques as well as museums. Set a full day aside to explore. Walk the ramparts during sunset for an unforgettable experience.
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Holandská pevnost Galle
Church Street
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site, for its unique exposition of "an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onward. This is the top tourist attraction in Sri Lanka. You will find the trendiest shops and restaurants side by side plus many temples, churches, and mosques as well as museums. Set a full day aside to explore. Walk the ramparts during sunset for an unforgettable experience.
An ancient way of fishing. Recommended to visit after 4pm close to sunset. Since this has become so touristic recently they will expect you to pay a small fee to take pictures of the fisherman or get on stilts. Negotiate the price in advance to avoid unpleasant situation.
Traditional Stilt Fishing
An ancient way of fishing. Recommended to visit after 4pm close to sunset. Since this has become so touristic recently they will expect you to pay a small fee to take pictures of the fisherman or get on stilts. Negotiate the price in advance to avoid unpleasant situation.
A beautiful lake in Koggala where you can take boat trips and enjoy natural beauty. Rich bio diversities and eco systems.The Lagoon is scattered with eight small islands. The islands consist of lush mangrove swamps. Anchored in mud, the mangrove roots are coated with a variety of creatures, including barnacles, oysters and crabs. The dense, intertwining roots serve as nurseries for many fish species. There are seven islands in the lagoon, that can be reached by boat. The most famous of the islands is ‘Madol Doova' (Mangrove Island Sinhala: මඩොල් දූව)’, which is described in detail by Martin Wickramasinghe in his novel, Madol Doova. Recommenced day trip.
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Koggala Lake
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A beautiful lake in Koggala where you can take boat trips and enjoy natural beauty. Rich bio diversities and eco systems.The Lagoon is scattered with eight small islands. The islands consist of lush mangrove swamps. Anchored in mud, the mangrove roots are coated with a variety of creatures, including barnacles, oysters and crabs. The dense, intertwining roots serve as nurseries for many fish species. There are seven islands in the lagoon, that can be reached by boat. The most famous of the islands is ‘Madol Doova' (Mangrove Island Sinhala: මඩොල් දූව)’, which is described in detail by Martin Wickramasinghe in his novel, Madol Doova. Recommenced day trip.
Call for schedule of yoga and meditation classes.
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Sri yoga Shala
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Call for schedule of yoga and meditation classes.
Don’t miss the iconic stairway here! Beautiful oceanfront hotel with large gardens!
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Jetwing Lighthouse
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Don’t miss the iconic stairway here! Beautiful oceanfront hotel with large gardens!
Closest and one of the most beautiful swimmable beaches.
Palutagaha Beach
Closest and one of the most beautiful swimmable beaches.
A chic beach club with pool.
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Angel Beach Unawatuna
436 ගාලු පාර
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A chic beach club with pool.
Good place to have a tea estate tour and tasting in the Southern province.
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Handunugoda Tea Estate
Handunugoda Road
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Good place to have a tea estate tour and tasting in the Southern province.
UNESCO heritage site with amazing restaurants, cafes, and walkways. Plenty to do and discover here.
Galle Fort
UNESCO heritage site with amazing restaurants, cafes, and walkways. Plenty to do and discover here.
This is where you could drop off all recyclables you use at the villa. They take plastics, cardboard, aluminum and glass. No food perishables or polytene waste is taken. Please drop off all recyclable items here. It’s easy and on your way to Unawatuna or Galle. Just five minutes from us.
Thalpe Recycling Center
This is where you could drop off all recyclables you use at the villa. They take plastics, cardboard, aluminum and glass. No food perishables or polytene waste is taken. Please drop off all recyclable items here. It’s easy and on your way to Unawatuna or Galle. Just five minutes from us.
Lovely beach and good chance of seeing turtles 🐢
Turtle Beach,
Lovely beach and good chance of seeing turtles 🐢

Supermarket

Specialty shop carrying both local and imported products you cannot find in supermarkets. Imported cheese, coffee, pastas, sauces etc
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Sea Fair Food City
16 A2
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Specialty shop carrying both local and imported products you cannot find in supermarkets. Imported cheese, coffee, pastas, sauces etc
Large one stop supermarket with all food and necessities.
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Arpico Supercenter
Matara Road
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Large one stop supermarket with all food and necessities.
Liquor store for wines, beers, and hard liquor at retail prices.
Tienzin Wine Store
Liquor store for wines, beers, and hard liquor at retail prices.
Cargills Food City Express - Habaraduwa
Cargills food city
Good selection of wines and spirits.
LightHouse Wine Shop
Good selection of wines and spirits.

Food scene

Great seafood and burgers and in a cozy relaxed setting.
Surf 'n' Turf - Koggala
Matara Road
Great seafood and burgers and in a cozy relaxed setting.
Popular restaurant in Dalawella Beach. Great pizzas. Recommended for sunsets. Popular spot for turtle watching...
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Wijaya Beach
A2
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Popular restaurant in Dalawella Beach. Great pizzas. Recommended for sunsets. Popular spot for turtle watching...
Many restaurants and bars on the beach.
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Unawatuna
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Many restaurants and bars on the beach.
Variety of restaurants to choose from.
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Holandská pevnost Galle
Church Street
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Variety of restaurants to choose from.
Good reasonably priced food. Both local and international.
The Bites Restaurant
Good reasonably priced food. Both local and international.
A beautiful boutique hotel with a wide beachfront in Koggala. They accept outside guests to their chic restaurant. Ideal for sunsets or that special meal. Reservations recommended.
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The Fortress Sri Lanka
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A beautiful boutique hotel with a wide beachfront in Koggala. They accept outside guests to their chic restaurant. Ideal for sunsets or that special meal. Reservations recommended.
A class of its own. High tea recommended here.
Amangalla
A class of its own. High tea recommended here.
Beat authentic Italian thin crust pizza.
AQUA Pizza
Beat authentic Italian thin crust pizza.
Super cute cafe serving up breakfast and Italian street food in Historic Galle fort
AQUA Forno
Super cute cafe serving up breakfast and Italian street food in Historic Galle fort
Good food and laid back vibes
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The Shack Beach Cafe
472 Matara Rd
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Good food and laid back vibes
A cute cafe serving by amazing desserts and coffee.
KiXi
A cute cafe serving by amazing desserts and coffee.
Italian restaurant at a beautiful beachfront villa walking distance from Golden Heights. Please call and make reservation before.
WB Villa
A2
Italian restaurant at a beautiful beachfront villa walking distance from Golden Heights. Please call and make reservation before.
If you love Gelato look no further. Artisan Italian Gelato crafted by very passionate and picky Italian gentleman. Closed on some days when it’s not ideal to serve Gelato! But it’s worth tying and trying until you taste this delicious stuff.
Love Gelato
146 Devala Rd
If you love Gelato look no further. Artisan Italian Gelato crafted by very passionate and picky Italian gentleman. Closed on some days when it’s not ideal to serve Gelato! But it’s worth tying and trying until you taste this delicious stuff.
Hotel de Uncles
CRUST AHANGAMA
Close restaurant with good reviews near the villa (1.7 km)
Shanti Shanti
Close restaurant with good reviews near the villa (1.7 km)
Good Mexican dishes and cocktails
The Hideout Unawatuna
Yaddehimulla Road
Good Mexican dishes and cocktails
Unawatuna seafood restaurant. Many more nearby.
Thaproban Beach Restaurant
Yaddehimulla Road
Unawatuna seafood restaurant. Many more nearby.
Selection of restaurants and bars both on the ground and first floor levels. Some with views of the ocean
Galle Dutch Hospital
Hospital Street
Selection of restaurants and bars both on the ground and first floor levels. Some with views of the ocean

Salon & Spa

Best salon is Galle area. By master hairdresser Ravi! Highly recommend.
Bien Etre salon
Amazing Spa Ceylon products & Spa in historic Galle
Spa Ceylon Heritage Spa & Boutique II – Galle Fort
Amazing Spa Ceylon products & Spa in historic Galle

Sightseeing

Galle Fort
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Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya
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Shopping & Retail

Specialty high-end designer women's active-wear store. For all you yoga, running, fitness needs. Carrying some of the most exclusive brands made to order in special batches. Some of the clothing is specially made for the store.
Sports Boutique
Specialty high-end designer women's active-wear store. For all you yoga, running, fitness needs. Carrying some of the most exclusive brands made to order in special batches. Some of the clothing is specially made for the store.
tpv store
43 Leyn Baan St
Cool and funky island flip flop store where you can customize
Waves Store Galle
Cool and funky island flip flop store where you can customize
Department store. Specially recommended for home goods and accessories.
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MANJARI Galle (මංජරි)
116 Wakwella Rd
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Department store. Specially recommended for home goods and accessories.

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