Activities

Surfing in Ahangama / Kabalana

just infront of Gaia Ocean Home Stay

In Ahangama you will find a beautiful shoreline with great surf spots around. Even if you are just learning to surf or if you are a more experienced surfer – Sri Lanka got some great surf spots for you! Here we list our five favourite surf spots in the village of Ahangama. Ahangama has 5 surfing spots populer with the surfers. Kabalana is the one which is in front of our property. Kabalana beach is a beach break for all levels. This spot is great for beginners to practice their pop up in the white water. Kabalana beach is also suitable for first-time surfers.

Kabalana Beach is a beautiful stretch of golden sand and clear blue water located in the southern coastal town of Ahangama, Sri Lanka. It’s a popular destination for surfers of all levels, as well as swimmers, sunbathers, and those looking for a relaxing beach getaway.

Surfers are drawn to Kabalana Beach by its consistent waves, which break both left and right. The waves are typically smaller and more mellow than at other surf spots in Sri Lanka, making them ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers. However, there are also some challenging waves for more experienced surfers.

The beach is clean and well-maintained, and there are plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas for rent. There are also several restaurants and cafes located along the beach, serving up delicious fresh seafood and other Sri Lankan dishes.

Snorkeling on Unawatuna Bay and Jungle Bay

15 minutes drive from Gaia Ocean Home Stay by our Land Rover Jeep

You don’t need to be a scuba diver to get to know the fascinating world underwater and its splendor. Equipped with mask, snorkel and fins you float on the water surface and watch the vibrant coral reefs, rocks and coral reef-fish below. An intense experience and unforgettable moments.

At Unawatuna, we provide Snorkeling in front of the Unawatuna Rocks on boat ride of only five minutes and a duration of round 2 hours. The other Unawatuna Snorkeling Trip is by a boat tour along the Rumassala mountains of around half an hour to the Jungle Bay, close to the Galle harbour. Here you can snorkel from the shore and from the boat. This trip takes around 3 hours in total.

Lagoon & Bird Watching tours & Koggala Island Boat tour - Koggala

5 minutes drive from Gaia Ocean Home Stay by our Land Rover Jeep

Koggala Lake is a beautiful lake located a few kilometers away from Galle. It is a paradise for nature lovers that are keen to explore and study the natural biodiversity and ecosystem. The lake is surrounded by lush green mangrove swamps. You can explore the whole area and all of the 8 islands in Koggala Lake.
Madol Duwa Island became more famous due to the ‘Madol Duwa’ novel written by the great novelist Martin Wickramasinghe. Later Koggala was identified as the village of the great novelist.
· The boat ride is the main experience here. Within the boat ride tour, you can visit the historical Koggala Buddhist Temple, which is considered to be one of Sri Lanka’s ancient temples. After exploring the temple you will be able to visit Madol Duwa which is one of the seven islands located in the Koggala Lake. You will be able to see Bird Island and Cinnamon Island as well.

Whale watching - Mirissa

15 minutes drive from Gaia Ocean Home Stay by our Land Rover Jeep

Whale and dolphin watching in Mirissa is one of the most exciting water activities you can do during your holiday in Sri Lanka. Often spotted blue whales are the biggest animals in the world.

Galle Fort

20 minutes drive from Gaia Ocean Home Stay by our Land Rover Jeep

The Galle Fort, a UNESCO recognised world heritage site, has been occupied by the Portuguese, Dutch, and British at various points during Sri Lanka’s colonial history, leaving a unique imprint on its fabric. As you leisurely navigate through the fort’s charming alleyways, you’ll discover the different architectural styles of its many interesting structures.

Experience Still fishermen

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Stilt Fishing is an old tradition practiced by around 500 fishing families in Galle, in southwestern-most Sri Lanka, especially around the beaches of Koggala and Ahangama. The stilts consist of a single pole and crossbar planted out in the sea, on which fishermen perch while casting their lines when the currents are flowing in the right direction.

Turtle watching

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There are few Turtle conservation projects within few kilometers dedicated to protecting the various endemic turtle species that nest on the warm, golden shores of Sri Lanka’s southern coast.