📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The Green Lion
💼 What the programme involves
The beach program is meant for having both a cultural and a relaxing experience. For those who want to enjoy some quiet time and be part of several activities that involve getting to know a deeper level of the sinhala culture. The location is on the beach city of Ambalangoda south from Colombo and close to the very popular dutch port of Galle.
The purpose of this week is to have a series of pre organized as well as proposed visits through the south coast of Sri Lanka and to relax in the beach.
🏠 Accommodation on site
About the Accommodation :
You will be accommodated in our center which is located a few meters from the ocean.
The beach is located closer to the accommodation where you can hang out with fellow participants.
Furthermore, there is a refrigerator which you are welcome to use to store food and beverages. Safety lockers are available to store your belongings. Please bring your own padlock to be used.
Food Arrangements :
You will be provided with three meals a day on weekdays and two meals per day on weekends. The meals are mainly Sri Lankan food, consisting mainly of vegetarian dishes including rice and vegetables. You can eat out at any of the local restaurants.
📍 About the location
Ambalangoda is a coastal town located in Galle District, Southern Province of Sri Lanka. This little town by the ocean is a sweaty, workaday town, and not touristic. Ambalangoda is known as a Buddhist city in Sri lanka. Ambalangoda is the place where "Masks" originated in Sri Lanka during the days of the kings and this is still thriving sometimes a bit modernized. In addition the place is reputed for its golden beaches, puppet shows, devil dancing, moonstone, and antique furniture. Plantations of low country tea, rubber, coconut and cinnamon plantations and factories.
ℹ️ Additional information
Open all year, starting on Mondays, participation fee 350€ per week.