Shopping & Dining

In recent years Galle has experienced an explosion in trendy shops and gourmet dining. Since fashions and popularity are always changing, our in-house guides will give you all the latest info on where to go.

Shopping

To King Solomon Galle was the place to "send merchants to procure gold, silver, ivory, apes and peacocks" and it has long been renowned for its gems, jewelry and lace. In recent years fashion boutiques and lifestyle shops have flourished, offering original designs with a serendipitous accent! Will exhaust even the most avid of shoppers.

Dining

Galle and its environs are now well known for their eclectic collection of boutique hotels all offering their own versions gourmet utopia. Fusion food now competes with traditional rice and curries, freshly caught sea food and chaotic roadside "kade" food. Sri Lankan cuisine is just waiting to be discovered!