Barberyn arranges short excursions to places of interests on most afternoons
during the week. These excursions are free of charge to resident guests.
Weligama is situated at the southern corner of Sri Lanka, about 15
miles (24) Km from the historic city of Galle. Half an hour's drive
from Galle, along the scenic coastal route, brings you to Weligama.
It is known for the beautiful sun-drenched beaches and the
spectacular sight of stilt fishermen whom you will not find anywhere
else on the island.
Weligama has a history not
unequal to those other places of antiquity in sri lanka. The famous
Kustarajagala is a rock carving depicting a Bodhisatva (potential buddha)
Avalokitheswara. The rock carving dates back to some 1500 years, and
is surrounded in myth and legend.
These-fishermen, whose unique style of fishinginvolves
casting their lines from a perch on a sturdy pole 20-50 meters out to
sea. Nobody seems to know how or where this unusual technique originated,
but it seems to work, as the stilts are passed onfrom generation to
generation and jealously guarded.
Currently, the following tours are available at the resort:
- "Matara Tour" - Veherahena Temple, Dondra temple and Lighthouse at
Dondra.
- "Galle Tour" - Old Dutch Fort
- Koggala Museum
- The markets and bazars around Weligama
