The village of Koggala on Sri Lanka’s south coast offers stretches of exquisite beaches and wonderfully good surf - perfect for those seeking a quiet holiday surrounded by nature. Enjoy fresh seafood at one of the little beach restaurants with the picturesque bay as a backdrop, or pop into the Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum for a sample of the local traditions. Fascinating and beautiful Buddhist hermitages, situated on the islets of Koggala Lake, may be visited with prior arrangement, Alternatively, you can take a catamaran ride or go on a fishing expedition on the lake with one of the villagers, or enjoy a tuk-tuk ride along the dirt tracks to the lake and enjoy the indigenous flora and fauna, including the elusive monitor lizard.