Things To Do in Ahungalla

Ahungalla’s stretch of coast is lovely and sleepy, so you won’t struggle to find a big patch of sand to claim as your own. Bring a book and plenty of sun cream, and then sit back and relax as you watch the gentle waves of the Indian Ocean lap the shore. The sunsets here tend to be pretty special, too – especially when enjoyed with a cocktail in hand.

Sri Lankan cuisine is really distinctive, and the hotels in Ahungalla offer up a great taste of the national dishes. For breakfast, try an egg hopper – a bowl-shaped pancake with a fried egg in the middle. At dinnertime, take your pick from the array of curries. As well as chicken and lentil curries, you’ll find ones with things like pumpkin and jackfruit in.

This small, chilled-out resort isn’t known for its shopping. If you want some proper retail therapy, you’ll have to head further afield to Negombo, Colombo or Galle. That said, some of the hotels have their own souvenir shops, where you can pick up typical souvenirs, such as photo frames, postcards and clothes. The elephant-print trousers are always a hit.

Nightlife in Ahungalla tends to centre on your hotel. Most places have at least a couple of bars, so you’re sorted for pre- and post-dinner drinks. Try a creamy cocktail that features Sri Lanka’s delicious coconut milk, or play it safe with a bottle of the national beer. And then end the night in traditional Sri Lankan fashion, with a small glass of arrack, the national spirit.