Volunteer work to protect sea turtles in Sri Lanka

Beautiful coasts, cities with hip cafés, small boutiques and a mix of museums, old churches and mosques await you at our location in the south-west of Sri Lanka.

In the historic port city of Galle you can admire the impressive architecture, which is strongly influenced by the Dutch colonial era. The old town of Fort Galle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is surrounded by the sea on three sides. A railway line connects the port city with the capital Colombo. A large seaport was established there after colonization, which meant that the seaport of Galle, which was famous at the time, lost its importance. However, Galle cannot be denied the name of the “cutest port town”.

Here you can combine beach walks and city tours! This location is perfect, especially if you want to get involved in animal and nature conservation!

After your work on the project, you will have the opportunity in your free time to explore the stunning area of ​​your location. 

For example, visit the small port town of Galle, where you can hang out in hip cafes or browse cute boutiques and souvenir shops. The city is also the right place for history buffs who want to find out more about the country's past - because the influence of the Dutch colonialists can still be clearly felt here. The Galle Fort, for example, is said to be the largest surviving European fort in South Asia! Both this and the old town of Galle are part of the UNESCO World Heritage and definitely worth a visit.

Not far from Galle is the well-known Unawatuna Beach - one of the most beautiful beaches in the country and a real Mecca for yogis and surfers. If you want to learn to surf and relax under coconut trees at the same time, you should definitely pay a visit to Unawatuna Beach.

You can also explore the directly adjacent rainforest that characterizes the south-west of Sri Lanka. Here you will find incredible biodiversity and, with a bit of luck, you can spot animals such as the endangered Ceylon elephant, the Sri Lankan leopard or various species of monkeys. 

If you want to go on a weekend trip, Mirissa, about an hour from Galle, is a good place to go. Here you have the opportunity to go on whale watching tours during the day and to take advantage of the extensive range of water sports. As soon as the sun has set, you can plunge into the hustle and bustle of the nightlife and enjoy the many hippie bars right on the beach.