Travel guides, local tips and stories from our corner of the coast.
Surfing & the sea · · 3 min read
Weligama’s gentle beach break has made it one of the easiest places in Sri Lanka to learn to surf. Here is where to paddle out, how lessons work and where to go once you are hooked.
Read article : Surfing in Weligama: a beginner’s guide to Sri Lanka’s friendliest wavesSurfing & the sea · · 2 min read
Mirissa, a short trip from Weligama, is one of the best places in the world to see blue whales. Here is when to go, what the day looks like and how to make the...
Culture & history · · 2 min read
A short drive north of Weligama, Galle Fort is one of the best-preserved colonial fortified towns in Asia. Here is how to spend a day exploring its ramparts, la...
Culture & history · · 3 min read
From surf lessons and blue whales to stilt fishermen, turtle hatcheries and traditional mask carving, here are the experiences that make Weligama and the south...
Day trips · · 2 min read
Weligama is a beach town, but Sri Lanka’s wildlife parks, rainforest and tea country are all within a day’s reach. Here are the trips worth getting up early for...
Food & drink · · 2 min read
From crisp-edged hoppers to the morning’s catch grilled by the sea, the south coast is one of the best places to eat in Sri Lanka. Here is what to order.
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