Sri Lanka’s Most Popular Beach

Located along the southern coast of Sri Lanka, Unawatuna is a crescent-shaped beach that features golden sand shores with clear blue waters accompanied by stun. It is also known as one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka.

Overview

Unawatuna is a fishing village located about 5 km from the heritage city of Galle, The village home to a gorgeous beach which is regarded as one of the most famous and beautiful beaches of Sri Lanka. The beach is home to a myriad of attractions and exciting things to do, making it a must-visit place during your time in Sri Lanka.

Things to do

This beach is a great spot to relax by soaking up the sun and to work your tan. The beach is surrounded by a myriad of restaurants and cafes where you can head out if you get a craving for munchies.

The Jungle beach

Located at a close proximity to the main beach there is also another beach called Jungle Beach which also offers a relatively calm sea which is ideal for swimming and snorkelling.

Getting there and accommodation options

You can reach Unawatuna from Colombo by train will also be a unique experience as you could enjoy the stunning views of the coastline during your journey and you can reach the beach by a tuk-tuk. You can find many accommodation options located close to the beach the likes of Cantaloupe Levels which is a resort hotel in Unawatuna.

Caleb Falcon is a travel writer who specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+