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The Galle Fort located 4 hours south of Colombo is the corner stone of the southwest coast and the cultural accompaniment to Galle's stunning beachfront villas and boutique hotels. Set within the fort ramparts which were built in the 16th century by the Portuguese, this labyrinth of tiny streets, lined with old merchant houses, government buildings and now luxury boutique hotels is by far the hippest destination in Sri Lanka. Just as the Moorish, Iberian, Dutch and British colonials created the historic fabric of the Galle Fort, nowadays its diverse community of Muslims, Christians, artists, writers and ex-pats create a cosmopolitan atmosphere quite unlike anywhere else in Sri Lanka.
The concept of quality not quantity best describes the few boutique hotels found directly inside the Galle Fort, all set in colonial mansions with beautiful internal open air courtyards and shuttered verandas. There are also a couple of hotels on the hill behind Galle with views out to the ocean and easy access to the Fort. Together they provide an interesting alternative to those properties directly on the beach and really are worth considering for their excellence alone.
For more information on accommodation in Galle and to speak to someone who has experienced these wonderful places first hand please give us a call on 0207 112 0019 or email us
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