Beaches in Unawatuna

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A sheltered bay near Galle, plus what is round the headland

Unawatuna is a sheltered bay a few minutes from Galle, calm enough to swim in most of the season, with quieter coves like Jungle Beach just round the headland.

Here is the list of 6 Beaches in Unawatuna

1. Unawatuna Beach, Unawatuna

Unawatuna Beach, Unawatuna
4.5 /5

Beaches in Unawatuna are popular attractions in Sri Lanka, which draws both tourists as well as the locals to its everlasting beauty. This banana shaped beach, with its golden sand, sparkling water, and lush palm trees is the perfect place to relax and spend some quality time with your family. There are sunbeds and umbrellas available for you to sit back relax and enjoy your day with a drink. Top Activities: snorkeling, kayaking, jet skiing

2. Dalawella Beach, Unawatuna

Dalawella Beach, Unawatuna
4.6 /5

When exlporing beaches in Unawatuna, make it a point to visit the famous Dalawella beach. If you are looking for a quieter escape from the main beach, head out to the Dalawella beach. The beach is the ideal location to spend some quiet and quality time with your family or loved ones, while you relax, sunbathe and swim under the beautiful blue sky. Sun beds, umbrellas and parking facilities are available. Top Activities: swimming, diving

3. Mihiripenna Beach, Unawatuna

Mihiripenna Beach, Unawatuna
4.5 /5

Mihiripenna beach is one of the famous beaches in Unawatuna on the south coast. The beach is perfect if you are on the lookout to spend some quiet and leisure time with your family, away from the buzz of the beach activities. The beach is secluded, and one can spend hours just staring into the beauty of the waves while sitting calmly on the soft golden sand. Sun beds, umbrellas and parking facilities are available.

4. Jungle Beach, Unawatuna

Jungle Beach, Unawatuna
4.3 /5

One of the lesser explored beaches in Unawatuna, Jungle Beach is located between Unawatuna and Galle, right next to the jungle with beautiful and calm emerald green waters. The beach is not as easy to visit as compared to the other beaches of the city, but you can access it either by walking on foot and making a trekking trip out of it or even take a boat ride which will become a whole new experience for you. Top Activities: swimming, snorkeling

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5. Koggala Beach, Unawatuna

Koggala Beach, Unawatuna

Sri Lanka is home to many different beaches and is a favourite with all the beach lovers. Located in the Galle district is the unexplored and Koggala beach. Kogalla beach in Unawatuna is also the longest beach in Sri Lanka, for visitors to indulge in the perfect holiday of sand, surf and sun. The Koggala beach is away from the crowd and the noise of the main areas and beaches, but yet makes it easily connected to them.

6. Rumassala South Beach, Sri Lanka

Rumassala South Beach, Sri Lanka
4.7 /5

set along the Rumassala Hill, Rumassala South Beach in Unawatuna is also renowned as the Jungle Beach. It is located very close to Galle-Matara's main road. This semi-hidden cove encompassed by lush jungle also boasts coral reef. Rumassala South Beach is as a Hubspot for snorkelling, swimming and sunbathing. There is a small hilltop pagoda amid the jungle and shacks and restaurants on the beach. Top Activities: swimming, snorkeling

Galle is the reason most people are on this stretch of coast. Beaches in Mirissa and beaches in Hikkaduwa cover the neighbours.

This post was published by Harshitha

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FAQs on Beaches in Unawatuna

Is Unawatuna good for swimming?

Yes, and it is one of the safest bays on the south coast. A reef breaks the swell, so the water is calm for much of the season. It shelves gradually, which suits families.

How close is it to Galle?

About fifteen minutes by tuk-tuk, which makes it the usual beach base for anyone visiting the fort. Many people stay in Unawatuna and go into Galle for the evening.

What is Jungle Beach?

A small cove on the far side of Rumassala hill, reachable by a short walk through the trees or by tuk-tuk. It is quieter than the main bay and the snorkelling straight off the sand is better.

Has the beach eroded?

Yes, noticeably. Sand loss has been a long-running problem here and the beach is narrower than older photographs suggest, particularly at the western end. It is still a good bay, just a smaller one.

When should I visit?

December to March for the calmest sea and driest weather. The southwest monsoon from May brings rough water and many places close for the season.

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