Weligama , Southern Province
About Weligama
With a shimmering sea, sandy beaches, boutique hotels, and heritage walks, the coastal town of Weligama is a popular tourist destination. One can experience the culture of this little fishing village and interact with the locals while strolling around or visit the beaches to witness the fascinating methods of fishing used by the fishermen.
A plethora of sea activities like snorkeling, scuba diving and paddle-boarding give tourists an amazing chance to explore the marine life of the ocean. Surfing classes, whale and dolphin spotting, renting cycles and water sports are exciting ways to spend time at this dreamy town. Apart from the ever-beautiful sea, various historic sites and lace-making cottages highlight the indigenous significance of the place. Large resorts and five star hotels offer international standard services, giving visitors an opportunity to bask in the sun, receive a fancy spa treatment or just enjoy the recreation facilities. Weligama is the perfect place to sit back, dip one’s toes in the clear, blue water and get a beautiful sun tan.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Weligama
Kushtaraja Gala, Southern Province
1.6 km from Weligama - See map
Kushtaraja Gala or Kushta Raja Gala is the name of a life size carving made on a rock that attracts many locals and travellers. It’s a 383...
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Mirissa Beach, Southern Province
6.3 km from Weligama - See map
A strikingly remarkable point about Mirissa Beach is that it is quite a tranquil place. Unlike the other beaches of the country, or unlike...
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Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum, Southern Province
13.3 km from Weligama - See map
A museum created for the greatest Sri Lankan writer of all time! As the name suggests this museum depicts Sri Lanka’s cultural traditions. The...
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Mihiripenna Beach, Unawatuna, Southern Province
19.4 km from Weligama - See map
The Mihiripenna Beach located in Unawatuna is a beautiful beach with lovely, soft sand and clear water. An interesting aspect of this beach is...
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Unawatuna Beach, Southern Province
22.3 km from Weligama - See map
Located about 5kms east of Galle, the Unawatuna Beach is the most popular beach for independent travellers and is the perfect place to spend a few...
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Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya, Galle, Southern Province
34 km from Weligama - See map
A fine place for temple lovers, the Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya is located just inland from Galle. This is a quiet, rock temple with a 9m...
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Rumassala Mountain, Southern Province
34 km from Weligama - See map
The beautiful and historical Rumassala Mountain is also called the “Mythical Mountain of Sri Lanka”. Staying true to its acronym, this place...
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Jungle Beach, Unawatuna, Sabaragamuwa Province
34.2 km from Weligama - See map
The Jungle beach is located between Galle and Unawatuna. This place is less known to tourists and is thus less crowded which makes it appealing...
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Japanese Peace Pagoda (Unawatuna), Southern Province
34.4 km from Weligama - See map
The Japanese Peace Pagoda is located in the majestic city of Galle, Sri Lanka and is the most peaceful attractions of the city. This place is a...
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National Maritime Museum, Galle, Southern Province
36.1 km from Weligama - See map
The Maritime Museum in Galle is located on the Old Dutch warehouse of the fort of Galle. This is the only museum which showcases the marine...
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Black Fort, Galle, Southern Province
36.2 km from Weligama - See map
Black Fort, also called Zwart Fort, which can be reached after walking along the Galle fort wall is the oldest built bastion by the Portuguese....
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Dutch Reformed Church, Galle, Southern Province
36.2 km from Weligama - See map
The Dutch Reformed Church completed in 1755, with some resemblance to the ones in Negapatnam and Cochin in India. Built on a site of earlier...
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