Galle Fort
A UNESCO World Heritage site, a beautifully preserved Dutch colonial fort with narrow streets, boutique shops, and restaurants.
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Plan a free trip to WeligamaUpdated: 2026-10-18
Weligama is a vibrant coastal town in southern Sri Lanka, renowned for its golden beaches, excellent surfing, and unique stilt fishermen. Come experience the tropical serenity, learn to surf, and enjoy the rich local culture.
Things to do in Weligama include Galle Fort, Mirissa Beach, Coconut Tree Hill. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, a beautifully preserved Dutch colonial fort with narrow streets, boutique shops, and restaurants.
Plan WeligamaA lively beach with many restaurants and cafes, popular for whale watching tours and evening entertainment.
Plan WeligamaAn iconic viewpoint with rows of coconut trees sloping down to the sea, perfect for stunning scenic photos.
Plan WeligamaThe Galle Lighthouse is an onshore light station located in Galle, Sri Lanka. It holds great significance as Sri Lanka's oldest light station, serving as a prominent coastal landmark.
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Build an itinerary for WeligamaMulkirigala Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Mulkirigala, Sri Lanka. Built atop a striking 205-meter natural rock, it is surrounded by four other prominent rocks known as Benagala, Kondagala, Bisogala, and Seelawathiegala.
Plan WeligamaA small, picturesque private island with a magnificent villa, accessible by foot at low tide or a short boat ride.
Plan WeligamaA lively local fish market where you can see fishermen returning with their fresh catch and experience the authentic atmosphere.
Plan WeligamaThe Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum is located in Koggala, in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. Named after writer Martin Wickramasinghe, who is regarded as the father of modern Sinhala literature, this cultural site offers deep insights into local heritage.
Plan WeligamaA restaurant within a luxury resort offering a variety of local and international dishes with sea views.
Plan WeligamaHere is what 3 days in Weligama look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It also assumes a car: the places are spread across a wide area. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Galle Fort, Mirissa Beach, Coconut Tree Hill, Dondra Head Lighthouse, Galle Lighthouse, Yala National Park and 9 more. Galle Fort: A UNESCO World Heritage site, a beautifully preserved Dutch colonial fort with narrow streets, boutique shops, and restaurants.
Day 1: Unawatuna Beach, Jungle Beach, Japanese Peace Pagoda, Galle Fort. Day 2: Weligama Fish Market, Kushtarajagala Statue, Taprobane Island, Weligama Beach. Day 3: Dondra Head Lighthouse, Hiriketiya Beach.
The itinerary for Weligama runs through Unawatuna (near Weligama), Galle (near Weligama), Weligama and Mirissa (near Weligama).
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