• placement: superzone
  • path: destinations/pois/hero
  • containerId: gpt-ad-709346564039
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [320, 50], [1, 1],
  • targeting: 
    {
  "url": "points-of-interest/bandrawatta-beach/1568186",
  "destination": "Weligama",
  "title": "weligama",
  "type": "City",
  "city": "Weligama",
  "continent": "Asia",
  "country": "Sri-Lanka",
  "refresh": 30,
  "refresh_limit": 3
}

Bandrawatta Beach

This lovely natural cove beach is well away from the main highway, has sheltered swimming and also a surf break further offshore. Look out for stilt fishermen in the sea just below the Cape Weligama hotel. It's 3km southwest of Weligama.

Book popular activities

Lonely Planet may earn a commission from affiliate links on our site. All recommendations and reviews reflect our own independent opinions.

  • placement: superzone
  • path: destinations/pois/middle
  • containerId: gpt-ad-294761635741
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [320, 50], [1, 1],
  • targeting: 
    {
  "url": "points-of-interest/bandrawatta-beach/1568186",
  "destination": "Weligama",
  "title": "weligama",
  "type": "City",
  "city": "Weligama",
  "continent": "Asia",
  "country": "Sri-Lanka",
  "refresh": 30,
  "refresh_limit": 3
}

Must-see attractions

Explore all
  • placement: superzone
  • path: destinations/pois/superzone
  • containerId: gpt-ad-867005361114
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [320, 50], [1, 1],
  • targeting: 
    {
  "url": "points-of-interest/bandrawatta-beach/1568186",
  "destination": "Weligama",
  "title": "weligama",
  "type": "City",
  "city": "Weligama",
  "continent": "Asia",
  "country": "Sri-Lanka",
  "refresh": 30,
  "refresh_limit": 3
}