Weligama means ‘sandy village’ and is aptly named as it has one of the largest bays with sandy coves. It is the mecca of surf on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. If you are wondering whether to choose Weligama or Mirissa for your surfing holiday, you can have both, as they are very close to one another. You will find multiple surf schools and board rentals in the area. It is also famous for the iconic stilt-fishing of Sri Lanka. If you are not at all interested in the active beach life, the unspoilt beaches of the town make for luxurious lounging and placid relaxing. Weligama town is perfect for exploring history, culture, and for some first-class seafood cuisine.