Weligama is a popular tourist destination and hosts several boutique hotels. The name Weligama itself, in Sinhala, means ‘Sandy Village’ which is a direct reference to the sandy bay beach in the town.
The loveliest stretch of the bay beach is around the island of Taprobane. Most often dozens of traditional colourful outrigger boats are seen pulled up following their night fishing expeditions.
Reaching Weligama
Weligama is located at a distance of 143 km south of Colombo along the southern coastal belt of Sri Lanka.Weligama can be reached by the main A2 Colombo-Galle-Matara motor way, the Southern Expressway as well as by Colombo-Matara southern Railway line.
Weligama town Sri Lanka
The Weligama bus station is in the centre of the town of Weligama, which is one block inland from the bay. Weligama railway station is another block inland from the bus station. Directly opposite the railway station is the small post office of the town. Close to the post office are a few local banks.