Weligama, which translates to "sandy village" in the local dialect, is a charming fishing community famous for its stilt fishermen. Stilt fishermen use an unusual technique of fishing in which they balance on 50-meter poles in shallow water and cast their lines out to sea. They are a common sight in the sea for onlookers. Weligama used to be a less popular tourist destination with long stretches of deserted beaches, but in more recent years it has developed into a well-known surf location with several iconic surfing points.
Its proximity to Mirissa makes it a good place to relax after a couple of hours spent whale watching on the high seas. It is also the location of the holiday island Taprobane, the Dondra Lighthouse built during the British Colonial era, and numerous cinnamon and rubber plantations. The adventure continues with devil dancers and snake farms as well.
Newsletter Sign up
