Ahungalla holidays stick the city hubbub on the back burner, and switch the focus to photoshoot-standard beaches.
Peaceful plot
Comparing Ahungalla to a snail’s pace might be a little speedy for this diddy seaside town. Life chugs along at less than a crawl, and most days are spent bronzing on the town’s big slice of sand. A few XL-sized hotels – like the Heritance Ahungalla – make the most of the snoozy seafront surroundings, and the countryside backdrop keeps the volume down to a whisper.
Time to explore
When you’re not laid starfish-style on the shoreline, there are plenty of contenders to fill your days. Hop in one of the tuk-tuks, and you can check out a local spice garden or a shop peddling Sri Lanka’s trademark Ceylon tea. For a full day’s exploring, an hour’s drive gets you to lively Galle. Fishing fans can watch locals perched like herons in the shallows, and the centre of town’s flush with Colonial-inspired mansions, a fortress that spans the centuries and a supporting cast of shops and snack joints.