Weligama is a town on the south coast of Sri Lanka, located in Matara District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka. It situated at an elevation of 9 meters above sea level. The average annual temperature is 26.7 °C in Weligama. The average annual rainfall is 2336 mm. The name Weligama literally means “sandy village” which refers to the area’s sandy sweep bay. The area’s main industries are tourism and fishing. Weligama is a popular tourist destination and hosts several boutique hotels. From Weligama beach, a walk amidst the countryside reveals the tropical beauty of the southern villages of Sri Lanka: the river that runs through the forest, coconut plantations and rubber plantations bring in vivid landscapes. Along the beach, the road is the verandas of the houses where local ladies can be seen busy at turning out exquisite products of crochet and tatting lace: blouses, table cloths, table mats, etc. Introduced by the Portuguese in the 16th century, Lace making has remained a traditional handicraft along the coastal stretch of Weligama. The trade of making lace flourishes at Weligama during the main tourist season which is from October to March.
