Koggala Lagoon
A coastal lagoon behind the south coast at Koggala, about 110 km south of Colombo. Eight small islands dot its waters, rich in birds and mangroves, and boats take visitors across to them.
- Where
- Koggala, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 6.0000, 80.3333
Get the Koggala Lagoon stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Koggala Lagoon. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Southern Province volume with your photos and a note.
Near Koggala Lagoon
Unawatuna 9.4 km
A beach town about five kilometres south east of Galle, set around a sheltered curve of sand. It is known for its calm water and coral, which makes it one of the island's most popular places to swim and snorkel.
Galle Fort 13 km
A walled old town on a headland in the Bay of Galle, first built by the Portuguese in 1588 and heavily fortified by the Dutch from 1649. Inside its ramparts are streets of colonial houses, churches and a lighthouse, and the walls make a fine walk at sunset.
Mirissa 15 km
A small fishing town on the south coast, about 150 km from Colombo, with a curving beach and a lively night scene. Its harbour is one of the island's main bases for whale and dolphin watching trips.
Star Fort, Matara 24 km
A small star shaped fort built by the Dutch in 1765 on the east bank of the Nilwala River, about 350 metres from the gate of Matara's main fort. It was first called Redoute Van Eck, and its six pointed walls and moat are still intact.
Sinharaja Forest Reserve 27 km
The last stretch of virgin rainforest left in Sri Lanka, protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Under its canopy live many rare plants and animals found nowhere else in the world.
Tenavaram Temple 29 km
A historic Buddhist and Hindu shrine at Devinuwara on the south coast, dedicated to Upulvan, guardian god of the island, known to Hindus as Tenavarai Nayanar. Kings endowed it from the 7th to the 16th century, when it was among the most celebrated temples in Sri Lanka.
Dondra Head Lighthouse 30 km
Sri Lanka's tallest lighthouse, a white tower on Dondra Head, the southernmost point of the island. It is run by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority and looks out over one of the busiest shipping lanes in the Indian Ocean.
Hikkaduwa National Park 31 km
One of Sri Lanka's three marine national parks, a coral reef lying just off Hikkaduwa beach. Protected as a sanctuary since 1979 and a national park since 2002, its shallow water is a place to snorkel among reef fish and sea turtles.
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Questions
Where is Koggala Lagoon?
Koggala Lagoon is in Koggala, Southern Province, Sri Lanka. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Unawatuna (9.4 km), Galle Fort (13 km), Mirissa (15 km).
How do I get the Koggala Lagoon stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Koggala Lagoon and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Southern Province volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Koggala Lagoon before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Southern Province volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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