Koggala Beach—home to famous stilt fishermen

BEACHES, SRI LANKA Updated : Jul 1, 2016, 03.28 PM IST

Priti Zararia

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Serene beach of Koggala lies between Unawatuna and Weligama. This is a deserted beach and there is no development around. And that is the beauty of it! Get your beach towel out and spread it anywhere, there will be no one bothering you for hours. If you are looking for some action, rough blue waters of Koggala is known for riding the waves. You will spot some locals trying their hands on the boards. For lazy lot, head to a turtle farm located nearby. It is a delight to watch little baby turtles being nurtured and then released into the water on daily basis. Koggala beach is also famous for the iconic stilt fishermen. They are known to practise a strange way of fishing, sitting on stilts for hours for daily catch. Spotting silhouette of stilt fishermen against a setting sun will certainly make memories for lifetime!
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