Things to Do
We offer lots of amenities: free internet access, sun launchers and pool towels, direct beach access and more. You’ll have everything for short and long stays, for business and entertainment.
Scuba Diving at Unawatuna
Unawatuna is a wonderful place for scuba diving and snorkeling. Explore the fantastic marine life such as coral, ship wrecks, myriad tropical fish, coral fish, angle fish and puffer fish just off the coast of Unawatuna. An exotic diving location, located off the coast of Unawatuna. It lies just south of Galle, 125km from Colombo. It is a highly sought-after bay on Sri Lanka’s less-developed South coast. Cheery, modestly-sized and enduring in popularity. It is a haven for those who crave a beautiful beach and entertaining evenings. This small bay is graced with golden sands and a calm turquoise sea.
Surfing lessons
Come surf our beautiful beaches!
Among a variety of watersports, surfing is what newbies and advanced surfers are looking for. And we provide! Our experienced teachers will let you fly on the waves right after the first lesson!
You probably know that there are not a lot chances to get the wave, because they are regular a bit further north on Cocoa, for example. However, this is even more safe for newbies to get lessons here, at Palmeria Hotel’s beach. We also offer private and group lessons – you can clarify which one of the most suitable for you right after arriving to our resort. The actual lesson is 1,5 hours – 15 minutes of actual surfing and the rest is for learning. We’ll provide you with a towel, sunscreen, water and a batching suite.
Hiyare Rain-forest & Reservoir
The Hiyare Reservoir is a natural reservoir in the district of Galle, Sri Lanka . This reservoir is a major source of drinking water to the city of Galle .
The catchment zone of the reservoir consists of about 600 acres of a rather well preserved lowland rain forest and its conservation is therefore of significance.Further, Mahadola, which is a major stream that enriches the river, originates here.
Day Trip To Galle Fort
The Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 16th century from 1649 on-wards.
It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 423 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka. UNESCO declared the Galle Dutch Fort as a world heritage site.
Boat Tours
We know what you need – kick off your shoes, forget your worries and let our professional crew hoist the sails and plot a course to relaxation!
Stay out of the sun in the covered salon area, or catch some rays on comfortable outer decks.
Enjoy a chilled beverage from the bar as this powerful boat cruises effortlessly and silently along, powered solely by the force of the wind. You deserve the best of the best and Palmeria Yahct Sailing Club is exactly what you need and what you’ll get!
A professionally trained captain and crew will pamper your guests. Special menus can be arranged, transportation coordinated – everything necessary to assure an adventure that your group will remember for a long, long time.
Mirissa Whale Watching
The latest discovered spot on earth to watch the largest mammal on earth the “whale”. on their long journeys to the Australian seas where they are breeding they pass very close to the beaches of Mirissa and Dondra head further down south.
Unlike in other parts of the world where one can observe a single species, but at Mirissa you can observe several including the Blue Whale, Sperm Whale etc.
Snorkeling in Hikkaduwa
Snorkeling is the practice of swimming on or through a body of water while equipped with a diving mask, a shaped breathing tube called a snorkel, and usually swim fins.
Galle Bazzaar
Full of various kinds of goods one can always find that perfect souvenir at the “Galle Bazzaar”.