Galle's Dutch-built fort is a UNESCO site of ramparts, boutique hotels and colonial villas above the Indian Ocean. It is the island's most cosmopolitan town, with a creative expat scene that is quietly welcoming to LGBTQ+ visitors.
Barefoot at 41 Pedlar St Galle Fort is the perfect stop inside Asia's finest colonial fortress — hand-woven fabrics, sarongs, crafts and gifts in a charming heritage shophouse setting.