Sānti Guidebook
Food Scene
amazing breakfasts, healthy bowls and dinners on the roof top overlooking taprobane island and the weligama bay
7 místní doporučují
Ceylon Sliders
amazing breakfasts, healthy bowls and dinners on the roof top overlooking taprobane island and the weligama bay
great views from their rooftop restaurant plus they serve great food, drinks and cocktails. the service is great too
9 místní doporučují
Hangtime Hostel
540 Weligama By Pass Roadgreat views from their rooftop restaurant plus they serve great food, drinks and cocktails. the service is great too
W15
506 New Galle Roadnice spot on the surfing beach to have breakfast or a drink
Rise
Matara Roadbest best pizzas in Weligama hands down.
one of the best restaurants in the south. located 15 minutes from Sānti
26 místní doporučují
Zephyr Restaurant & Bar
9 Ekanayaka Wattaone of the best restaurants in the south. located 15 minutes from Sānti
Petti Petti Mirissa
17 Bandaramullaa good restaurant and beach bar 5 minutes drive from Sānti
Kurumba Bay has a selection of famous restaurants that feature seafood, pizzas, Gelato and super-food vegan bowls, all in one beach side venue with its own pool and bar.
Kurumba Bay - Weligama
Kurumba Bay has a selection of famous restaurants that feature seafood, pizzas, Gelato and super-food vegan bowls, all in one beach side venue with its own pool and bar.
Bay-Route resto & Shisha bar
nice chillout spot with Lebanese food and great Shisha
Best falafels and shawarmas in Sri Lanka. located in Ahangama (20 minutes drive), well worth a visit.
East Felafel & More, Ahangama
Best falafels and shawarmas in Sri Lanka. located in Ahangama (20 minutes drive), well worth a visit.
A lovely fine restaurant in Ahangama (20 minute drive) with nice food and a great atmosphere.
Citra Restaurant
A lovely fine restaurant in Ahangama (20 minute drive) with nice food and a great atmosphere.
A famous deli serving sandwiches, burgers and deli food with great coffee. located on the main road in Ahangama
Big Mighty Deli
A famous deli serving sandwiches, burgers and deli food with great coffee. located on the main road in Ahangama
CACTUS Ahangama
a nice chilled out cafe with a sea view in Ahangama. features vegan food and drinks
A nice beach restaurant serving seafood and a variety of dishes, and good cocktails in Ahangama
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Německo
A nice beach restaurant serving seafood and a variety of dishes, and good cocktails in Ahangama
Situated on an idyllic spot in Ahangama, with a dreamy sea view and French pastries, breakfast and coffees.
Le Café French Bistro Ahangama
Situated on an idyllic spot in Ahangama, with a dreamy sea view and French pastries, breakfast and coffees.
The best BBQ and Iranian food in Sri Lanka, run by the owners on a beautiful beach side spot in Talpe, before Galle. If you are driving down towards that direction along the coast road, this is one restaurant you must not miss.
Persian Kitchen (BBQ)
The best BBQ and Iranian food in Sri Lanka, run by the owners on a beautiful beach side spot in Talpe, before Galle. If you are driving down towards that direction along the coast road, this is one restaurant you must not miss.
The best fine Italian restaurant in Sri Lanka, located in the Galle Fort (45 minute drive). Operated by three Italian Chefs, their food is outstanding.
AQUA Forte
62 Leyn Baan StThe best fine Italian restaurant in Sri Lanka, located in the Galle Fort (45 minute drive). Operated by three Italian Chefs, their food is outstanding.
Pedlar’s Inn Gelato
A must have if you like Gelato, located in the Galle Fort
Beautiful wood fired Pizza and Italian food. Located in Unawatuna (30 minute drive)
10 místní doporučují
La Boheme
Beautiful wood fired Pizza and Italian food. Located in Unawatuna (30 minute drive)
Lounge Bars
A lovely lounge bar and restaurant featuring DJs and live music in Ahangama (20 minutes drive)
TRAX Ahangama
A lovely lounge bar and restaurant featuring DJs and live music in Ahangama (20 minutes drive)
Chilled out lounge bar on the beach right in front of the surfing site with a nice vibe, cocktails and food.
14 místní doporučují
W15
506 New Galle RoadChilled out lounge bar on the beach right in front of the surfing site with a nice vibe, cocktails and food.
A great spot located in Madiha (20 minute drive towards Matara) with parties and a community vibe
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The Doctor's House
87 Beach RoadA great spot located in Madiha (20 minute drive towards Matara) with parties and a community vibe
One of the best Bars and restaurants in Sri Lanka, voted one of the 50 best bars in the world. Cocktails and food are amazing. located in Hiriketiya (45 minute drive from Sānti)
Smoke & Bitters
One of the best Bars and restaurants in Sri Lanka, voted one of the 50 best bars in the world. Cocktails and food are amazing. located in Hiriketiya (45 minute drive from Sānti)
Things to do
Weligama and Mirissa are world famous for being home to huge pods of Blue Whales. Going out on Whale and Dolphin Safaris is one of the main things to do in this area. Sānti is located within 5 minutes drive from the main harbour from which these cruises and safaris take place.
Sail Lanka has beautiful catamaran sail and motor yachts with which they do whale watching tours, fishing, snorkeling and sunset cruises.
Sail Lanka Charter - Mirissa
mihiriwella RoadWeligama and Mirissa are world famous for being home to huge pods of Blue Whales. Going out on Whale and Dolphin Safaris is one of the main things to do in this area. Sānti is located within 5 minutes drive from the main harbour from which these cruises and safaris take place.
Sail Lanka has beautiful catamaran sail and motor yachts with which they do whale watching tours, fishing, snorkeling and sunset cruises.
Weligama is famous for surfing. If you are a pro or would like to learn, there are many surf schools and surf camps in the main Weligama Beach area to rent boards and trainers. The beach in front of Sānti is ideal for learners as the waves are calmer that the main surfing sites.
Pláž Weligama
Weligama By Pass RoadWeligama is famous for surfing. If you are a pro or would like to learn, there are many surf schools and surf camps in the main Weligama Beach area to rent boards and trainers. The beach in front of Sānti is ideal for learners as the waves are calmer that the main surfing sites.
When you need some pampering during your stay, book a treatment at Good Spa, located 10 minutes drive from Sānti.
Good Spa
When you need some pampering during your stay, book a treatment at Good Spa, located 10 minutes drive from Sānti.
Sightseeing
an ancient rock carvings from the 9th century of a king, this place is a archeological masterpiece right in Weligama
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Kushtarajagala Statue
A2an ancient rock carvings from the 9th century of a king, this place is a archeological masterpiece right in Weligama
A running low country tea estate by renown planter Herman, has its own factory and brands of Ceylon Tea
12 místní doporučují
Handunugoda Tea Estate
Handunugoda RoadA running low country tea estate by renown planter Herman, has its own factory and brands of Ceylon Tea
for those who like a little adrenaline rush, visit the snake farm which is a snake sanctuary in Weligama
7 místní doporučují
Sri Lanka Snake Farm
Weligama - Telijjawila Roadfor those who like a little adrenaline rush, visit the snake farm which is a snake sanctuary in Weligama
a dog shelter where they rescue and house 100s of stray dogs. you can donate food and medicine to them directly, located 20 minutes away from Sānti
Animal SOS Sri Lanka - Sanctuary
a dog shelter where they rescue and house 100s of stray dogs. you can donate food and medicine to them directly, located 20 minutes away from Sānti
a hive of activity of fishing vessels, freshly caught fish, and the whale watching vessels and yachts which you can join for sunset cruises and charters.
16 místní doporučují
Mirissa Fisheries Harbor
81740 Harbour Roada hive of activity of fishing vessels, freshly caught fish, and the whale watching vessels and yachts which you can join for sunset cruises and charters.
See how Sea Turtle eggs are saved from scavengers and poachers, kept to hatch and then released to the ocean.
Sea Turtle Hatchery - Habaraduwa
See how Sea Turtle eggs are saved from scavengers and poachers, kept to hatch and then released to the ocean.
A natural blow hole located 45 minutes from Weligama towards the south.
20 místní doporučují
Hummanaya Blow Hole
A natural blow hole located 45 minutes from Weligama towards the south.
Neighbourhoods
Weligama town has freshly caught fish and seafood sold right on the beach on the main bay area. you can also buy fresh seafood from the main mirissa harbour. The weligama market in the town has fresh vegetables from the inland villages, and there is a Cargill's supermarket for convenience.
Weligama is known for its surfing, and you can learn or rent boards from any of the surf camps located along the bay. Explore the beautiful beaches along the bay including Count de Mornay's Island, now knows as Taprobane Island, a tiny picturesque island with a house visible from the road.
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Weligama
Weligama town has freshly caught fish and seafood sold right on the beach on the main bay area. you can also buy fresh seafood from the main mirissa harbour. The weligama market in the town has fresh vegetables from the inland villages, and there is a Cargill's supermarket for convenience.
Weligama is known for its surfing, and you can learn or rent boards from any of the surf camps located along the bay. Explore the beautiful beaches along the bay including Count de Mornay's Island, now knows as Taprobane Island, a tiny picturesque island with a house visible from the road.
Mirissa also beautiful beaches with cafes, restaurants and beach parties. It is famous for Whale watching safaris from the Mirissa harbour.
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Mirissa Beach
Mirissa also beautiful beaches with cafes, restaurants and beach parties. It is famous for Whale watching safaris from the Mirissa harbour.
Ahangama has become one of the trendiest places in the south coast with quaint cafes, bars, restaurants and a nice vibe. It is located 20 minutes drive from Sānti.
Ahangama Beach
Asian Highway 43Ahangama has become one of the trendiest places in the south coast with quaint cafes, bars, restaurants and a nice vibe. It is located 20 minutes drive from Sānti.
A famous fort built by the Dutch during their occupation of Ceylon, the Galle fort is an enclave of quaint colonial houses and large Dutch administrative building which have been converted to stylish shops, restaurants and cafes. Galle Fort today is well worth a visit (45 minute drive)
Galle Fort
A famous fort built by the Dutch during their occupation of Ceylon, the Galle fort is an enclave of quaint colonial houses and large Dutch administrative building which have been converted to stylish shops, restaurants and cafes. Galle Fort today is well worth a visit (45 minute drive)
This beautiful horse-shoe shaped cove is located 1 hour drive from Weligama. It has a host of lovely cafes, restaurants and bars, and is ideal for surfing. Home to Smoke and Bitters bar, and Dots bay house.
29 místní doporučují
Pláž Hiriketiya
This beautiful horse-shoe shaped cove is located 1 hour drive from Weligama. It has a host of lovely cafes, restaurants and bars, and is ideal for surfing. Home to Smoke and Bitters bar, and Dots bay house.