Koggala: Why You'll Love This Destination
Koggala pairs an open-ocean beach with a large inland lagoon dotted with small islands, some historically used for cinnamon cultivation — a quieter alternative base between Galle and Weligama, popular for lagoon boat trips as much as beach time.
Boat trips through the lagoon pass small islands, mangroves and a Buddhist temple, with a chance to see monitor lizards and birdlife.
One of the lagoon's islands still demonstrates traditional cinnamon peeling and processing for visiting boat trips.
Koggala sits between Galle and Weligama, close enough for the same reef snorkelling day trips as Hikkaduwa.
