Safety walking back from late night beach parties in Ahangama

Violent crime against tourists is very rare, but walking the Galle Road at 3 AM is highly dangerous for two reasons: speeding night buses and stray dogs. The road is poorly lit and has very narrow shoulders. If you have been drinking, you can easily stumble into traffic. Always flag down a tuk-tuk or pre-book a driver. It is not worth risking your life to save 500 rupees.