Unawatuna Beach
Unawatuna in Sri Lanka is one of the most famous areas in the country. Tourists on a vacation like to spend their time in the southern part of Sri Lanka. This is mainly because the south has the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka. With roughly a one hour ride from capital city Colombo, Unawatuna’s a perfect area to stay for a few days. The town itself is small, has great shopping, guesthouses, trendy restaurants and quite some activities and sightseeing nearby. Read about our favorite things to do in Unawatuna.
Unawatuna Beach
The main beach at Unawatuna is popular with both tourists and locals. The wide stretched beaches offer some good swimming and a part of the beach is occupied with sunbeds to rent. On the west end of the beach, there is a little walk to a pagoda statue overlooking the bay.
The beach is directly connected to the city center with loads of little restaurants and bars. There is a great beach vibe going on here even after sunset.
Wijaya Beach (Beach Swing)
The most Instagrammed place of Sri Lanka is without a doubt the beach swing at Wijaya Beach. It isn’t really on Wijaya Beach but just around the corner. Search on Google Maps for Dream Cabana, Unawatuna. This is the exact spot. And please do us a favor, say Hi from us to the great guys over there.
Jungle Beach Unawatuna
Jungle Beach is on the opposite side of the main beach. It’s a bit hidden so a lot quieter than the main beach. It is not as easy to visit as Unawatuna beach but worth the visit if you have time. It’s about a 10-15 min drive from the center of Unawatuna town.
urfing or Standup Paddleboard
Ready to get in the water? In between Unawatuna and Galle is a good beach to learn to surf. Note that the best season for surfing is between November and May. At Ahikava Surfschool, you can rent a board and maybe have some lessons as well. Grab a paddleboard during sunset, relax and just enjoy the moment.
Fitness in Unawatuna
Love to have a good workout in the gym during your travels or holiday? A week entrance costs $10. We also found it a great way to connect with young local guys and girls who are also training and love a little chat where they tell you everything about the area. The name of the fitness on Google Maps is Unawatuna Fitness Center.
Swim in the Best Infinity pool with a sea view
Luna Terrace near Galle Fort has a bar and infinity pool with the best view over the sea. Get a drink here and have a great afternoon swim.
