Koggala Beach is one of the best beaches in the south coast. The beach offers medium cross-onshore conditions and a short but powerful beachbreak, which is a great surfing location for advanced surfers. The water has strong undercurrents, so your surfing level needs to be a bit high to manage these currents.
Koggla beach is one such place where you will find a combination of warmth of the golden sand beneath your feet along with sea breeze caressing you.you will find a combination of warmth of the golden sand beneath your feet along with sea breeze caressing you.
The open blue waters at Koggala Beach is one of the most popular destinations for watersports in Sri Lanka. Apart from a number of fish species, the waters of Koggala also abound in sea turtles and white sea sharks. The reef break in this region makes it a perfect spot for surfing enthusiasts.
How to Reach?
From Colombo to Koggala Beach 145km Far away. You can choose easy way to reach Koggala Beach.
What You Can Do Here?
If you visit in Koggala Beach, there are lots of things to do & watch here. If you travelling Koggala Beach, you can surf, snorkeling, visit wickramasinghe Art museum Scuba diving & many more.
Here is a long list of major things to do in Koggala Beach, which the first time travelers can visit and experience.
Surfing
Koggala Beach is one of the most popular surfing spots in Sri Lanka. The ideal spot to surf here would be between the stretch of Ahangama to Midigama. The beach here offers short but very powerful beachbreaks towards the right.
The strong undercurrents of the water in this region, along with its medium cross-onshore conditions, makes this area a suitable surf spot for advanced and experienced surfers. The quality of the wave break is normal and frequent.
Visit Martin Wickramasinghe Art Museum
Martin Wickramasinghe museum is a museum and it has a many of things depicting traditions, tools, culture of the different areas of Sri Lanka which is not seen at the Museum at Colombo. It is an insight to the folk life of the Sri Lanka people of yesteryear.
As a tribute to the renowned Sri Lankan writer, Martin Wickramsinghe, the house of the author was converted into a public museum following his demise. Tastefully designed, the museum offers an insight into the folk culture and history of Sri Lanka.
Snorkelling
The pristine, clear waters of Koggala Beach makes it one of the best and most sought after snorkeling spots in all of Sri Lanka. The simple and exciting water sport gives one a glimpse of the fantastic marine life of the country.
The coral gardens, sea turtles and the colorful fishes offer a splendid underwater scene to behold. If you are untaught in the basics and rules of snorkeling, do not worry- there are a number of different snorkeling schools along the stretch of Koggala Beach to assist you in the same.
Visit Koggala Lake
Koggala Lagoon is a coastal body of water located in Galle District, Southern Sri Lanka. It is situated near the town of Koggala and adjacent to the southern coast, about 110 km south of Colombo. The lagoon is embellished with eight ecologically rich small islands.
Watch Stilt Fishermen at Work
Stilt fishing is a style of fishing unique to Sri Lanka. In this method of fishing, fishermen sit perched on cross bars made out of bamboo poles and twine as they dangle fishing rods to the schools of fishes hidden in the water below.
The practice of stilt fishing, dwindling fast, is a sight worth watching, and can be witnessed first hand from the beaches of Koggala.
Visit the Handunugoda Tea Estate
Family owned plantation operation in the southern half of the country, Handunugoda Tea Estate produces the renowned line of teas known as the ‘Herman Teas from Ceylon.’ The plantation is known for its production of luxury teas made from whole tea leaves.
The plantation offers tours across its rich green fields to allow visitors to examine the cultivation of tea up close. They can also arrange for tours in SUV sedans upon request. To heighten the sense of fun, you can choose to take a tour of the plantation on the back of their domesticated horse called Attorney.
Where can you Accommodation in Koggala Beach?
Koggala Beach Hotels & Resorts
Koggala Beach around lots of number of Hotels, Restaurant & Resorts with modern amenities. There is calm and relaxing area, so you can spend time freely.
A number of small food shacks and restaurants line the beach, catering to the necessary requirements of its visitors.
