Category Archives: Weligama

A Surfer’s Map to Finding the Best Surf Breaks in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is gifted with some of the finest beaches in South Asia, which are perfect for many water sport activities, one of them...

A Solo Guide for Travelling Around Sri Lanka on a Budget
Sri Lanka is an ideal holiday destination for travellers on a budget, especially if you decide to fully immerse yourself in its culture. A solo sojourn to the country...

Sailing Tour of the Sri Lankan Southern Coast
If you’ve been considering a holiday in Sri Lanka, you’ve probably imagined chilled beach holidays, immersive cultural experiences, or tours through ancient ruins...

A Solo Guide to Beach Hopping in Sri Lanka
There are plenty of reasons to holiday in Sri Lanka, including its rich history, unique culture and abundance of wildlife – but no itinerary would be...

BEST PLACES in Sri Lanka FOR A COUPLE OF BIRD WATCHERS
Holding still under the cover of dense green foliage, binoculars pressed to your eyes, ears pricked for that elusive trill you’ve been chasing…

Uncrowded National Parks of Sri Lanka to Visit with your Partner
Sri Lanka is one of the world’s 34 biodiversity hotspots, with more biodiversity per unit of land than anywhere else in Asia. There are 26 different national parks...

5 Fun Things To Do With Your Kids In Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a treasure trove of adventure. The tropical wonderland found in the Indian Ocean has everything you’d want in a holiday...

Eat, Pray, Love In Sri Lanka
Eat, Pray, Love has become a sort of cult philosophy after Elizabeth Gilbert’s novel (and later the movie with Julia Roberts) with the same title. The main...

The Southern Coast’s Guide On Fun Date Ideas
Sri Lanka is undoubtedly one of the most romantic places in the world, and nowhere is this more apparent than on its southern coast...

Sinharaja Rainforest
One of the thing’s Sri Lanka prides itself on is its rich biodiversity. In spite of its small size, this magical island is home to a myriad of different landscapes...

Taprobane Island
Taprobane Island is a small islet off the west coast of Weligama Bay. Taprobane (the name which the Ancient Greeks had called Sri Lanka) is perhaps the...

Devil Rock
Weligama and its surrounding beaches have some great shallow reefs which are guaranteed to provide some exceptional snorkelling experiences...

Handunugoda Tea Estate
One of the things Sri Lanka is famous for is its world-renowned tea. While tea estates are generally found in the hills of the central province...

Prince Heinrich Patch
Often regarded as one of the best beaches in the world, the 2km golden sandy strip of beach between Weligama and Mirissa is a great place to begin...

Agrabodhi Vihara
The Agrabodhi Vihara in Weligama is an ancient temple that dates back to the time of King Devanampiyatissa (250-210 BC). The Bodhivamsa, a chronicle...

Weligama and Midigama Beach
Surfing on the turquoise waters of Weligama is a must when you’re in Sri Lanka. The season for the southern coast is from October - March as that is when...

5 Fun Things to do in Weligama Besides Surfing
In the southern coast of Sri Lanka lies a small town known as Weligama in the Matara district. The fishing town of Weligama means ‘Sandy Village’ in...

Surfing With Kids? Here Are The Best Surfing Spots In Sri Lanka
Over the years, Sri Lanka has solidified its position as an ‘it’ surfing destination. Palm-fringed golden beaches wrap around the island, which is...

WONDERING WHERE TO SURF ON THE WEST COAST of Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka is undoubtedly a tropical paradise; golden sandy beaches with tall swaying coconut trees wrap around the whole island which is encircled by gorgeous...