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Galle Face Park & Beach

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πŸ‘ Good place to spend time with family or friends in the evening. There are many street food stalls. But washrooms are not much clean. There are two public washrooms. There are three five star hotels around. People often mention Galle, beach, time, Colombo, park, Face, evening, family, stalls, visit,


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ξƒˆColombo, Sri Lanka

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4.50 (565 reviews)

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  • 4/5 Sandun W. 5 years ago on Google
    Good place to spend time with family or friends in the evening. There are many street food stalls. But washrooms are not much clean. There are two public washrooms. There are three five star hotels around.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ahamed Hassan Mohamed H. 4 years ago on Google
    The only place witch who lives Colombo for visit and enjoy with family for outing near Colombo.. once a week I visit hear for refresh my mind it really calm down my mind.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Bimsara W. 3 years ago on Google
    A brash side park at the heart of Colombo where many people visit to enjoy the beautiful sunset. Many food stalls are available in the park premises. It is little bit crowded during the weekend evenings. A place you must visit if you are in Colombo
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Ted E. 4 years ago on Google
    Galle Face Park and Beach isn't what one really thinks of as a park, nor a beach. It's more of a raised strip of land along the water with a high wall to protect it from the sea. It's not really a place one would go to swim or lay on the sand, and the park area grass is scarce and more a large dirt area. There are a few vendors selling wares, but overall there isn't much to do and it's not very nice. If you stop here, go for a quick stroll down the sidewalk near the shore and maybe walk out onto the Galle Face Observation Deck (a very short pier) to take a photo.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Rucksikaa R. 5 years ago on Google
    A very beautiful place to spend time with friends and family. Best to visit this place after 4:30pm while the sun is at its lowest. It's cool at nights and you can get a great view of the best hotels in Colombo. Altair and lotus tower are visible from here. The waves are rough so swimming is not allowed here.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Aravinda I. 1 year ago on Google
    A good place to walk and relax. Kids can play on the green grass as well as play with Kites. Jogging and exercise can be done as well. Crowded at weekends. Some junk food stalls are there as well.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Saranga K. 1 year ago on Google
    Galle face beachside is one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka. All the best hotels in Sri Lanka are located near this. There is a sports ground near the beach. The most beautiful, free beach screen.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Shashika N. 1 year ago on Google
    Galle Face is a 5 ha (12 acres) ocean-side urban park, which stretches for 500 m (1,600 ft) along the coast, in the heart of Colombo, the financial and business capital of Sri Lanka. The promenade was initially laid out in 1859 by Governor Sir Henry George Ward, although the original Galle Face Green extended over a much larger area than is seen today. The Galle Face Green was initially used for horse racing and as a golf course, but was also used for cricket, polo, football, tennis and rugby. Galle Face Green originally extended over a much larger area than exists today. Records indicate that it was bounded to the north by Beira Lake, the ramparts of Colombo Fort and the city's cemetery (established in 1803), to the west by the Indian Ocean, whilst to the south by the Galle Face Hotel (established in 1864, although the original building on the site was a Dutch villa) and to the east by St Peter's Church (consecrated in 1821). The Galle Face Green was initially laid out by the Dutch as a means to enable their cannons a strategic line of fire against the Portuguese. One version of how the name Galle Face is derived, is that it is from the original Dutch name for the fortifications, in that the gateway which gave access to the Colombo Fort was called the Gal Gate, as it faced southwards to Galle and faas means front, so it literally means in front of the fortification that faced toward Galle. Another version is it is a corruption of the original name for the area's rocky shoreline, Gal Bokka, Gal being the Sinhalese for rock and that Gal Gate actually meant rock gate. In 1856 the then Governor of British Ceylon, Sir Henry George Ward (1797–1860) authorised the construction of a 1 mile (1.6 km) promenade along the oceanside of the Galle Face Green, for ladies and children to saunter and β€˜take in the air’. The promenade was subsequently completed in 1859.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Hashan m. 5 years ago on Google
    Great as everyday.. Growing up rapidly. Pleasure to be there at evening..Sri lankan Street foods are there.wonderful view every and each angel. Sunset is the most beautiful natural thing for me to live here. Coast is not natural and it is artificial as it built for port city.so be very carefully.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Salman H. 6 years ago on Google
    The is clean and well maintained and you can park your vehicles near the main road. The parking ticket is 60 rupees. There are snack shops along the straight along the beach road. There is public restroom near the galle face hotel and its well maintained. You can go down the steps to wash your legs in sea water. But bathing is not allowed in the area. There are park bench chairs for seating and relaxation.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Soumya A. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good for morning and evening walks, and a really good places to play and enjoy
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Asela De S. 5 years ago on Google
    If you are feel tired in Colombo, this is the ideal place to visit at night. Thought place is bit polluted, it’s a nice place have a walk at night. There are many foreigners and locals are hanging around in this place in day and night. For your own safety, it’s better if you are not visiting this place at late night
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Sandun U. 1 year ago on Google
    A beach park located in Colombo town centre. Busy in almost every time. This place is open and suitable for every type of people. There's enough space for seating. You can also use the ground as a picnic. But the wind is very hard and you will have to secure everything from the wind. Evening time and weekends are busy times of the ground. You can walk from the Fort Railway Station and Central bus stand to here.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 2/5 Vidu C. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place for Street Food Yum..yum.. but some people are not friendly the are trouble to us so be safe from them . First of all, they beg for money, and if you don't give them money, you will lose your happiness ,
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 2/5 Supergoola 6 years ago on Google
    night stalls offer variety of local delicacies. Many people enjoying their time here playing kites, jogging and leisure with family. However it is under-maintained and dirty. As people throw rubbish everywhere. Evening view is great. And windy. Overall safety is ok.

  • 5/5 Maninder S. 11 months ago on Google
    Nice green park at Galle face, come here in Morning and evening and avoid daytime heat. Lots of traffic noise as it’s situated on the main highway to Matara. Many street food stalls selling roti, seafood, fried rice, ice cream, cold rinks and other snacks. Really great place to spend time with friends and family.

  • 5/5 Thakshila S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to stay at night with the cold breeze of the sea

  • 5/5 The King N. 9 months ago on Google
    Nice place with nice views and buildings around. Shopping mall front of beach, also you can see plenty black birds. 🐦

  • 5/5 Ataur R. 5 years ago on Google
    The sea beach is very clean and well maintained but unfortunately you cannot take bath here. You can go down the steps to wash your legs in sea water during high tide. The main beauty is at evening. Many family enjoying their leisure time here playing kites, jogging and walking and gossiping. There are lots of snack shops (street food) along the straight along the beach road. During Muslim festival (Eid) the main Eid Prayer (namaz) is generally commenced at this place. I would like to visit again if i would have the opportunity

  • 5/5 Tharindu S. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place to spend your evenings...Calm environment...lovely sunsets in the evening.lots of street food outlets in the late evening.definitely would recommend!

  • 5/5 Lakshitha G. 3 years ago on Google
    Relaxing and enjoy some street food.

  • 5/5 Gamage Pasan V. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 Dhanushka R. 4 years ago on Google
    Usually visitng at evening, to see the sunset. It is an another world when that time. Feeling loved!

  • 5/5 M B. 5 years ago on Google
    Great view of the sea. Food stalls everywhere (didn't look clean enough to me). Also places to grab a drink, sit and watch the world go by . Lots of kite flying too, both rent and buy. Definitely worth a look if you're nearby, especially for sunset.

  • 4/5 Rifqi 5 years ago on Google
    The green and the coastal beauty of gall face green is fading away. Guess authorities can do better to make it a more pleasant place.

  • 5/5 Lahiru J. 3 years ago on Google
    Relaxing

  • 5/5 PASAN M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to have fun and spend time with your love ones, In terms of security, i sees on issue, there is no security fence on the edge of the walking area , it is more important, Overall quality is good, but not enough πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Dushan B. 3 years ago on Google
    Its a nice relaxing place to take your family. Parking is kind a tuff. But can manage. Food vendors are everywhere.

  • 5/5 Rajiv R. 3 years ago on Google
    It give me peace when i keep looking at the sea. I take off my stress and problems here ❀

  • 4/5 Thahir Noorul I. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place to get relax

  • 5/5 Irshan M. 4 years ago on Google
    A busy and a crowded park and beach on all the time, specially on weekends, If you are planning to visit on a weekend avoid bringing your vehicle, because parking is mostly full, street foods and local food stalls all around the beach, will be open from 11 am to mid night, will be super sunny during day time. If you are planning for a photoshoot, try a week day evening, since weekends and holidays are fully crowded. Nice place to relax and bring kids and enjoy the sunset and beach breeze.

  • 5/5 Madawa J. 4 years ago on Google
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  • 5/5 Ahmed m. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice need to develop more

  • 4/5 Tharanga D N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nothing to say (Original) ΰΆšΰ·’ΰΆΊΰΆ±ΰ·ŠΰΆ± ΰΆ―ΰ·™ΰΆΊΰΆšΰ·Š ࢱැ.. ΰ·ƒΰ·”ΰΆ΄ΰ·ŠΰΆ΄ΰ·.. busy

  • 5/5 Ahmed R. 4 years ago on Google
    nice place to relax and find lots of nana shops 😬

  • 5/5 ZF D. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy the beach.

  • 3/5 Nihan G. 4 years ago on Google
    Untidy

  • 5/5 Johannas V. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place in Sri Lanka

  • 4/5 NARESH K. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place, fully crowded, food stalls also there, good for family πŸ‘ͺ picnic.


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