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Ahangama, Southern

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Galle DistrictDistrict
AhangamaCity
A coastal town in Galle District, Southern Province, about 18 km east of GalleApprox. location
Koggala, Habaraduwa, WeligamaNearby major areas

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About the neighbourhood

  • Stilt fishermen who fish from poles in the shallow offshore water
  • Consistent waves make it a well-known surfing destination
  • Beaches include Kathaluwa, Kabalana, Goviyapana and Midigama
  • Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum about 4 km to the west
  • Kataluva Purvarama temple, 13th-century origins with Kandyan-style paintings

Ahangama is a coastal town in Galle District, Southern Province, about 18 km east of Galle. It is known for its stilt fishermen, who fish from poles set in the shallow water, and for consistent surf. The town has several beaches, including Kathaluwa, Kabalana, Goviyapana and Midigama, and a coir industry. The Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum lies about 4 km to the west, and the Kataluva Purvarama temple has…

Ahangama is a coastal town in Galle District, Southern Province, about 18 km east of Galle. It is known for its stilt fishermen, who fish from poles set in the shallow water, and for consistent surf. The town has several beaches, including Kathaluwa, Kabalana, Goviyapana and Midigama, and a coir industry. The Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum lies about 4 km to the west, and the Kataluva Purvarama temple has Kandyan-style paintings.

Photos of Ahangama

Morning beach at Ahangama with rock pools along the shoreline, Ahangama
Morning beach at Ahangama with rock pools along the shorelinePhoto: Sasith Lakshan wickramasinghe, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Tea bushes among coconut palms near Ahangama (titled Ahangama on Commons), Ahangama
Tea bushes among coconut palms near Ahangama (titled Ahangama on Commons)Photo: Nikolay Sem, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Header photo: Diluckshan Puviraj, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Known Landmarks

Stilt fishermen perched on poles in the sea at Ahangama
Stilt fishermen perched on poles in the sea at AhangamaPhoto: Diluckshan Puviraj, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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What is Ahangama known for?

Ahangama is known for its stilt fishermen, its surf breaks and its beaches, including Kathaluwa, Kabalana, Goviyapana and Midigama. It also has a coir industry and the Kataluva Purvarama temple with Kandyan-style paintings.

Is Ahangama close to Colombo?

Ahangama is a coastal town in Galle District, about 18 km east of Galle. The sources used do not state a distance to Colombo.

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