Koggala
A wide beach and mangrove lagoon east of Galle — stilt fishermen, Martin Wickramasinghe museum and river safaris.
About Koggala
Just east of Galle, Koggala is a long, wide beach backed by a huge mangrove lagoon dotted with tiny islands. It's home to Sri Lanka's most photographed stilt fishermen, the Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum and some of the coast's most peaceful beach resorts.
Top experiences
- Koggala Lake boat safari
Weave between mangrove islands, spice gardens and a Buddhist temple by boat.
Martin Wickramasinghe Folk MuseumSri Lankan folk heritage set in the childhood home of the country's most famous novelist.
Koggala BeachA long, wide golden beach — quieter than Unawatuna, with the classic stilt fishermen offshore.
Things to do
Blue whale watching cruise
Half-day boat trip in search of blue and sperm whales.
Surf lesson at Weligama Bay
ISA-certified coaches, gentle beach breaks, all gear included.
Madu River mangrove safari
Boat glide through mangroves, temple islands and cinnamon farms.
Coconut Tree Hill sunset
The iconic Mirissa headland framed by leaning palms.
Attractions nearby
Galle Fort
17th-century Dutch fort city — a walkable UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Mirissa Beach
Crescent bay with palm-fringed sand and the Coconut Tree Hill headland.
Unawatuna Beach & Japanese Peace Pagoda
Sheltered swimming bay with a hilltop pagoda and jungle views.
Weligama Bay
Sri Lanka's surf-school capital with fishing stilts and calm waters.
Koggala in pictures
