Vast & dauntingly beautiful, the Galle face green welcomes the masses with its vivacious waves & sprawling green turf. The expanse of ocean, park & metropolitan infrastructure, is seemingly the perfect balance of vintage glory, modern architecture and Mother Nature. The massive urban park in Colombo is situated amongst magnificent five star hotels that pan out across the city, where locals and tourists gather in enthusiastic numbers. A welcome sight in the concrete landscape of Colombo ; it is in close proximity to prominent hotels and buildings such as the Old Ceylon Parliament building (now used as the Presidential Secretariat Building), the Colombo Galle Face Hotel , Ceylon Inter-Continental Hotel, Kingsbury ,Galadari and the newest addition to Colombo’s skyline ,the The Steuart by Citrus, a luxury Colombo city hotel , reminiscent of colonial heritage .
The iridescent blues and greens crashing furiously on the pier of Galle face bay waters, melding with the soar of the sky and the unblemished beach stretch; is the ideal setting for a perfect beachside gathering or peaceful stroll. Also expect a throng of instagram-crazed shutterbugs clicking away, hoping to capture the glorious sunset as it illuminates the azure waters to a pink gold palette as dusk falls. Adults and Children refresh themselves with a cool drink and ice cream from the vendors strewn along the side of the beach, whilst basking in the sun, flying vividly coloured kites & enjoying every moment of their vacation. The focal point of the entire vacation in Galle face green is the all time favorites of visitors and tourists; the fiery and sweet chilli heat isso wades and spiced fruit acharu. As nightfall closes in, exotic Sri Lankan street food takes the spotlight; indulge in flavor-packed koththus, crispy hoppers, spicy fried yam, a variety of roasted nuts, vadais, parathas and naans. Undeniably one of Colombo’s iconic landmarks, the Galle Face Green is everyone’s popular choice for a rendezvous, its façade depicting Colombo’s diverse population, their harmony & love of food.
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