weligama beach

Weligama Beach for Instagrammable Shores

How can we not rate this first-class destination as one of the best beach places on this beautiful island? Many local and international travelers regard Weligama as the most enchanting beach in the pearl of the Indian Ocean. Here’s a fabulous place to take memorable photographs with your family or better half. 

Weligama refers to the “Sandy Village.” The beach is one of the best places on the planet to learn to surf. It’s a 2-kilometer stretch of shallow sandy beach. 

Best time to visit: October to April

Famous for:

  • A perfect destination to enjoy snorkeling and diving as the shallow coral reef provides protection
  • The carved sculpture of an ancient king whose identity remains a mystery
  • Enjoy the most astonishing views of the traditional fishing technique stilt fishing
  • It’s a perfect beach for surfing 

Visiting Weligama means you can have a pleasurable time in a beachy paradise. What are the star-grade hotels in Weligama Beach? Your holiday doesn’t become a complete one without a superclass hotel. Below is a list of top hotels in stunning Weligama:

  • Casa Weligama Beach Villa
  • Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
  • The Leaf
  • Tinara River in Weligama
  • The Spindrift Hostel
  • Weligama Bay Resort

Things to do in Weligama Beach:

What made Weligama one of the BEST beaches on the island? Well, what you can do on this sandy beach is extraordinary. Weligama bay dive center, visit Kushta Raja Gala, Kosala Widanage Yoga, whale watching, and surfing are the enthralling activities to try out over here.

Book Your Whale Watching Tour Seat Here 

What else can you do in Weligama? Well, it’s an interesting fishing town in Sri Lanka. Weligama is a top-notch destination for novice surfers; you can learn to surf over here, making it a perfect choice for  Water Sports lovers.

What Makes Weligama Beach so Special?:

When considering places to visit and things to do in one place, this beach destination is a fabulous choice for multi-theme holidays.  

Do you want to visit this beautiful beach on your next holiday in Sri Lanka? We can arrange it for you. We are masters of beach holidays in Sri Lanka, and we can combine Weligama with other beaches and offer you a full beach holiday package. 

Contact us today for more information!