Ahangama, reef surf and slow mornings

Ahangama is a quieter stretch of palm-lined coast in Galle District, about 20 minutes west of Weligama. It is known for reef surf, laptop-friendly cafés and villas set up for stays of a month or more.

• Best timeNovember to April
• Getting thereSouthern Expressway, then the coast road; Ahangama has a station on the coastal railway
• Good forIntermediate surf, café working, long stays
• NearbyWeligama, Galle