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Coconut Tree Hill
A lateritic headland at the western tip of Mirissa Bay planted with leaning coconut palms, with the Indian Ocean breaking on cliffs on three sides. The most photographed spot on the south coast.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Southern Province, Sri Lanka · Asia
Weligama is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Mirissa city, 24km from Galle Fort.
Weligama is a town located in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. With a population of 22,179, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Weligama sits in Sri Lanka. It's in the Asia/Colombo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Weligama to your route.
Weligama (Sinhala: වැලිගම, Tamil: வெலிகாமம்) is a town on the south coast of Sri Lanka, located in Matara District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. The name Weligama, literally means "sandy village" which refers to the area's sandy sweep bay. It is approximately 144 kilometres (89 mi) southRead more
of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 9 metres (30 ft) above the sea level.
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Weligama is located in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, Asia. The coordinates are 5.9750 latitude, 80.4297 longitude.
Weligama has a population of approximately 22,179 people, making it a town in Sri Lanka.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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A lateritic headland at the western tip of Mirissa Bay planted with leaning coconut palms, with the Indian Ocean breaking on cliffs on three sides. The most photographed spot on the south coast.
6 km · about 10 min drive
castle
A well-preserved 16th-century Portuguese and Dutch fortified city on a dramatic headland overlooking the Indian Ocean.
24 km · about 30 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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