Twobirdsbreakingfree's video: SRI LANKA S SOUTH COAST HIKKADUWA MIRISSA GALLE

This video shows you the best beaches and attractions in the southern parts of Sri Lanka. PARADISE BEACHES, HISTORICAL FORTS & BUDDHIST TEMPLES..... We show you Hikkaduwa, the former coastal hippy hangout with its relaxed beaches and beautiful buddhist temples & monasteries. We explore Galle, famous for its impressive historical coastal fort, originally built by the Portugese and later fortified by the Dutch. Finally we visit what is arguably Sri Lanka's most iconic beach resort - Mirissa with the incredibly photogenic parrot rock, a tiny offshore island accessible by means of a sand bar at low tide. Hikkaduwa, the former hippy hangout of Sri Lanka, has several interesting attractions. In the high season, snorkelling and scuba diving are possible here and in the surrounding area there are fascinating old monasteries, buddhist temple and inland lagoons to explore. Locations in the video from Hikkaduwa & around include: Tsunami Honganji Vihara (18m tall tsunami memorial statue funded by the Japanese), Telwatta Monastery (centre of learning dating from 15th century, beautiful murals), Seenigama Temple (people pray at this offshore temple to a malevolent deity for revenge), Hikkaduwa lake (inland lagoon), Gangarama Mahavihara Temple and the fishing harbour. Galle is a wonderful destination, especially inside the fort, where it feels more like a European city than Sri Lanka. In Galle you can explore the fort on foot or by bicycle; there are many old colonial buildings, museums, jewellery shops, stupas and other hidden gems to discover here. The coastal walks along the fort ramparts are breathtaking and wonderful at sunset. There are also some secluded beaches and a Japanese Peace Pagoda to visit a few kilometres from Galle town itself. Locations in the video from Galle & around include: Galle Fort, Flag Rock, Gemstone Workshop, Galle town, Jungle Beach, Japanese Peace Pagoda. Mirissa is often said to be Sri Lanka's best and most idyllic beach. It certainly is a contender and it boasts a very attractive tiny offshore island called Parrot Rock, reachable at low tide via a sand bar. The usual beach activities like snorkelling, diving & surfing are possible here during the high season. If you liked the video please subscribe, give us a thumbs up or leave a comment below! SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGKPJkKXhYXR9Wbrlasvxjw?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/twobirdsbreakingfree/ Follow us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Twobirdsbreakingfree/