Cycling in Weligama Sri Lanka
Weligama is not just a fishing village on the Southern coast, it’s a
highly diversified city. You will explore Greenish Weligama countryside,
people’s living styles and people’s customs hospitality. Cycling in Weliagama lets you experience the beautiful countryside of the island, as well as coastal Sri Lankan village life from up close. Pedaling through rugged terrain alongside volcanic rims, zooming coastal beaches and landmarks while greeting local villagers as you pass by, all add to an immersive experience - far better than your hotel gym!
Cycling around Weligama Area
You will start the cycle ride from the hotel and ride along the
countryside paddy fields and people will experience scenic landscapes,
local fishermen living style in the countryside. You can cycle all the way to Weligama from Mirissa through the countryside without using any main roads. This is soft cycling trail and has a total distance 30 - 40 km. People
will experience the traditional hospitality of the locals as well. Take a
ride through the leafy, scenic back-roads of a typical southern village
that lies inland from Weligama. The trail snakes its way alongside lush
rice paddies, rubber and cinnamon estates, small-holder plantations and
home gardens, places of worship, rural homes – several that feature
architecture from traditional as well as colonial styles - and other
points of interests such as the local “kadey” - i.e. a small scale local
“boutique” that is at the heart of day to day necessities of village
life. Have a coconut drink from the local shop!!! A colorful array of
bird life is also a key feature.
Cycling route for Weligama
Here we’ve compiled all of the popular cycling spots around the Weligama bay area, covered by main landmarks around Weligama area.