Sri Lanka Southern Province

Bentota is a coastal town in Sri Lanka, located in the Galle District of the Southern Province, governed by an Urban Council. It is approximately 65km south of Colombo. Bentota is situated on the southern bank of the Bentota River mouth, at an elevation of 3m above the sea level. The name of the town is derived from a mythical story which claims a demon named 'Bem' ruled the river bank. The town's attractions include Bentota Beach, Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, Brief Garden, Galapatha Raja Maha Vihare Buddhist temple, and others.

Mirissa is a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka, located in the Matara District of the Southern Province. Mirissa's beach and night life make it a popular tourist destination. It is also a fishing port and one of the island's main whale and dolphin watching locations.

Galle is a major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the southwestern tip. Galle is the administrative capital of Southern Province, Sri Lanka and is the district capital of Galle District. Galle was known as Gimhathiththa before the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century, when it was the main port on the island. Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by the Portuguese in South and Southeast Asia, showing the interaction between Portuguese architectural styles and native traditions. The Galle fort is a world heritage site and is the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers. Other prominent landmarks in Galle include the city's natural harbor, the National Maritime Museum, St. Mary's Cathedral founded by Jesuit priests, one of the main Shiva temples on the island, and Amangalla, the historic luxury hotel.

Hikkaduwa is a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka located in the Southern Province. The name Hikkaduwa is thought to have been derived from the two words Ship Kaduwa, with Ship being the shorter version of Shilpaya which refers to knowledge in Sinhalese and Kaduwa which means sword. It is believed therefore that the name Hikkaduwa means sword of knowledge. Hikkaduwa's beach and night life make it a popular tourist destination. It is a well-known international destination for board-surfing.

Tangalle is a large town in Hambantota District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. It is one of the largest towns in southern province, with a mild climate, in comparison to the rest of the district, and sandy beaches. Tangalle is a regionally important fishing port, situated on one of the largest bays in Sri Lanka, which is protected from the ocean by an enclosing reef. It is a center of tourism and a popular holiday destination on the south coast. In the town center there is an old Dutch fort which is used as a prison today. The Dutch Fort, Rest House and Court House are a few remaining examples of Dutch architecture in Tangalle.

Unawatuna is a coastal town in Galle district of Sri Lanka. Unawatuna is a major tourist attraction in Sri Lanka and famous for its beautiful beach and corals. Unawatuna is rich in its biodiversity. Over sixty species of endemic birds have been sighted in the locality by the ornithologist, Clive Byers. Off the coast of Unawatuna, beneath the Indian Ocean lies a number of coral reefs, shipwrecks, and a great variety of fish and turtles. The Rumassala coral reefs at the east end of the Galle Harbor attract divers, but are now endangered due to possible port development. Eco treks in the shrub jungles of Rumassala are also available.

Weligama is a town on the south coast of Sri Lanka, located in Matara District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. The name Weligama, literally means "sandy village" which refers to the area's sandy sweep bay. Local interests include the Taprobane Island, Stilt Fisherman, Kusta Raja Gala, and the local lace-making workshops.

Tissamaharama is a town in Hambantota District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Today, the town mainly serves as a starting point for visits to Yala National Park and Kataragama. It used to be the capital of the Sinhalese Kingdom of Ruhuna as early as the 3C BC. Only few buildings from that period can still be seen today. The presence ordinary early Tamils in Tissamaharama was confirmed following archaeological excavations in 2010. The Tissamaharama Tamil Brahmi inscription, a fragment of black and red ware flat dish inscribed in Tamil in the Tamil Brahmi script was excavated at the earliest layer in the southern town. The large artificial Tissa Wewa lake, which was a part of a sophisticated irrigation system, also dates from that time.

Matara is a major city in Sri Lanka, on the southern coast of Southern Province, 160km from Colombo. It is a major commercial hub, and it is the administrative capital of Matara District. Local attractions include natural wonders, ancient Buddhist temples, churches, markets, and historic landmarks.