An unusual sight for visitors to Sri Lanka’s beautiful south coast is Taprobane Island. A small private island, to which you must wade through shallow surf to gain access, Taprobane sits about 200 yards off the shore of Weligama Bay. A luxurious home was built on the island in the 1920s which includes 5 bedrooms, a pool and a lovely 2 acre garden. Today you can rent this villa and stay where the “rich and famous” like to hang out. Rental of the villa comes with a staff of five to make sure you’re not lacking in excellent food or the expected creature comforts.
So if you’ve a few thousand dollars burning a hole in your pocket, consider a stay on Taprobane Island. Or for less than $20 a night you could book a room at one of the many small comfortable hotels along the nearby shore.
What’s south of Taprobane Island? Antarctica, of course.
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DrF, if I wanted to look for one of those inexpensive options you mention, what is the name of the area along the shore? I looked on g-maps and it was hard to tell.
You’d want to look along the stretch extending from Hikkaduwa (southwest corner, north of Galle) all the way past Matara. But one of the loveliest beaches in the world is Unawatuna, maybe 5-10 km east of Galle. You can’t go wrong staying there, PortMoresby.