A guide to Polhena Beach near Matara: its reef-protected natural pool, snorkelling with sea turtles, safety tips and map.

A guide to Tissamaharama: the ancient capital where Dutugemunu grew up, its dagobas and lake, safari gateway role, visiting tips and map.

A guide to Hambantota: its port development story, salt pans, wildlife gateway role, and visiting tips.

A guide to Rekawa Beach near Tangalle: its turtle conservation project, how former egg poachers became protectors, night watch tips and map.

A guide to Tangalle: its Dutch colonial fort, protected bay, palm-lined beaches, and role as a wildlife gateway on the deep South Coast.

A guide to Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary near Tangalle: its up-and-down protection history, lagoon safaris, visiting tips and map.

A guide to Bundala National Park: its Ramsar wetland status, flamingo flocks, the mystery of their decline, safari tips and map.