Around and About
While the temptation will be to relax at Watawa and be pampered by house manager Preethi and her team, there are plenty of reasons to get out and about
Beaches – just 10 minutes away, and with great surfing
Bicycling – round the paddy fields early morning is particularly beautiful
Galle Fort –a ‘must-do’ day trip, and by tuk-tuk is fun
Boat rides – take a potter round the lake
Culture – explore local Buddhist temples or Geoffrey Bawa’s ‘Lunuganga’ estate (one hour drive)
Local markets – for fish, fruit or veg, they provide a wonderful close-up to Sri Lankan life
Wellness – in-house yoga sessions/massage treatments are easily arranged
Eating out – there are many excellent local eateries, from basic curries to fine dining
Nightlife – the bars and clubs of nearby Ahangama are a magnet for the surfer crowd
For the more active, playing golf at the Shangri-La Resort is one hour away and motorbike touring on a Royal Enfield classic might appeal
Shangri-La’s Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa