Weligama

Translating poetically to "Sandy Village," Weligama is a sweeping crescent bay that has earned global recognition as one of the world's most forgiving and enjoyable destinations to learn the art of surfing. Wide, sandy-bottomed, and free of hazardous coral reefs, Weligama's gentle rolling rollers make it the undisputed surf academy of Sri Lanka.

Stilt Fishermen & Private Islets

Along the coast, witness the timeless spectacle of stilt fishermen (ritipanna), an ancient traditional fishing method found nowhere else on earth, where fishermen balance atop wooden crossbars lashed to submerged poles waiting for spotted mackerel. Rising from the bay is Taprobane Island, an enchanting private island villa built in the 1920s by the Count de Mauny-Talvande. On the eastern headland, luxury travelers can retreat to the cliff-top sanctuaries of Cape Weligama for panoramic ocean dining.