Sri Lanka
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Things to Do in Weligama
Weligama is a south-coast town widely associated with its long bay and surfing scene. Explore the local attractions and use nearby destination guides to build a broader southern-coast travel plan.
Weligama means 'sandy village', and its broad bay of soft-breaking waves is where most visitors catch their first wave. Surf schools line the beach, boards are hired by the hour, and the water is warm all season.
Along the road towards Koggala the stilt fishermen still perch above the waves, and tiny Taprobane Island sits in the bay with its single colonial villa.
Why VisitWeligama
- Beginner-friendly surf
- Stilt fishermen
- Taprobane Island
- Close to Mirissa and Galle
Best time to visit
November to April.
Suggested length of stay
2 nights
Getting there
About 2.5 hours from Colombo; 30 minutes from Galle.
ExploreNearby
Mirissa
The south coast's whale-watching capital – blue whales and dolphins offshore, a crescent of golden sand and palm-topped Coconut Tree Hill.
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Galle
A UNESCO-listed walled city of ramparts, lighthouse and colonial lanes – Sri Lanka's best-preserved fort, alive with cafés, galleries and boutiques.
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