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Grand Magellan Ceylon Tours
Weligama, meaning 'Sandy Village', is a lively coastal town in the south famous for its wide, sweeping bay and iconic stilt fishermen. The bay's gentle, rolling waves make it one of the best places in Sri Lanka for beginner surfers to learn. The beachfront is lined with surf schools, cafes, and boutique hotels, while the offshore island of Taprobane adds to the scenic beauty.
November to April (south coast season). The wide, sandy bay is perfect for beginner surfing November to March. The stilt fishermen are most photogenic at sunrise.
2-3 days
Weligama's wide, mellow beach break is the best place in Sri Lanka to learn to surf with dozens of professional schools.
The iconic 'Stilt Fishermen' of Sri Lanka balance on poles driven into the rock to fish in the traditional manner — most active at dawn.
A tiny, privately-owned island just 50 metres offshore, built as an exotic villa by Count de Mauny-Talvande and rentable as an exclusive retreat.
A premium 7-day private sailing holiday along Sri Lanka's scenic South Coast. Discover Weligama, historic Galle, Talalla Beach, Kudawella, Tangalle, and enjoy whale watching.
A 3-day catamaran cruise combining coastal sailing, whale watching, a guided walk through Galle Fort, and plenty of water sports in Weligama Bay.
An overnight private catamaran escape from Mirissa. Cruise into the sunset, dine near the red cliffs of Weligama, and search for blue whales at dawn.
Our local travel experts can design a fully custom tailor-made itinerary featuring Weligama to match your pace, interests, and style.
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A vibrant agricultural town famous for its spice gardens.
The eastern terminus of the famous hill country railway.
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A spectacular ridge town overlooking the southern plains.
A rugged, misty mountain range perfect for serious trekkers.
A Ramsar wetland vital for migratory waterbirds.
Mirissa is just 7 km east, making it easy to combine surfing in Weligama with a whale watching excursion.