SOLA Journal

Explore Sri Lanka and beyond through stories, inspiration, and helpful travel tips.

Things to Do in Ahangama | A Local Guide by SOLA
Discover Ahangama beyond the surf, from beaches, snorkelling and whale watching to yoga, Pilates, local culture, food, wellness and easy...
Ahangama, Weligama, Mirissa, Galle Fort, Unawatuna, Hiriketiya or Tangalle — which South Coast town should you actually stay in? A...
Everything you need to know about getting from Colombo Airport to Ahangama and Sri Lanka's South Coast — train, bus,...
surf spot ahangama
From sandy beginner waves to powerful reef breaks, discover the best surf spots around Ahangama for every level — all...
Ahangama beach
Discover the best beaches in Ahangama and nearby, from Kabalana and Secret Beach to Koggala, Midigama and Weligama, with local...
low season sri lanka
Sri Lanka’s South Coast in low season is greener, quieter and often better value. Here’s what to expect in Ahangama...
Lush jungle surroundings eco hotel Ahangama Sri Lanka
Discover the besttime to visit Sri Lanka, from sunny surf season to lush green months, quieter beaches, tropical nature and...
What does it take to build a boutique hotel in Sri Lanka? With just 90 days of construction remaining, we...
156 days into building SOLA in Ahangama, we share the construction progress, unexpected design changes, structural challenges and the decisions...
Early construction progress at SOLA boutique hotel in Ahangama
Eight weeks into building SOLA in Ahangama, we share the progress, challenges and practical realities of hotel construction in Sri...