Tangalle

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View of the harbor with a Buddhist dagoba on the left

Tangalle (Sinhala තංගල්ල ˈtaŋgalːə) is a town on the southern coast of Sri Lanka located in the Hambantota District. It has a mild climate, in comparison to the rest of the district, and beautiful sandy beaches.

The name of the town means "projected rock" in Sinhala and this refers to the rocks, which form the coastline in the town area, as opposed to the sandy beach of the surrounding areas.

Tangalle is a regionally important fishing port and a center of tourism. In the city center there is an old Dutch fort which is used as a prison today.

The town also serves as a starting point for visits to the rock temple of Mulkirigala.