Sri Lanka Southern Province
Weligama
A coastal town in Sri Lanka's Southern Province known for its picturesque bay, stilt fishermen, and popular surfing spots.
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Heard about that surfing malarkey but haven’t had a chance to hop on a board yet? Hit Weligama. This is the bona fide beginner spot of Sri Lanka. Easy-going waves that break over a long, wide beach are the name of the game. There are more surf schools than you can shake your spicy dal lentils at. And you’ve got hotels and hostels for all sorts of folk just meters from the breaks.
jrfrancis 3 years ago
Weligama Articles
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41 of the Best Things to Do in Sri Lanka
Read more...They call it the Teardrop of India: Sri Lanka. The island of spice, sun and tea fields. There’s no doubt about it— this is one darn mystical, amazing, culture-packed, and tasty destination. It’s just about as far south in South Asia as it’s possible to go, with swells of the Southern Ocean crashing into the […]
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The Best Surf Spots in the World for Intermediate Surfers
Read more...Surfers are known for traveling to the far reaches of the globe in search of epic waves, and today, more and more travelers are hitting the road to learn the sport. But for those who fall somewhere in the middle, it can be difficult to find info on where to travel to for solid intermediate […]