A crescent-shaped bay protected from waves by a coral reef — one of Sri Lanka's best beaches for swimming. Unawatuna offers calm water, golden sand, palm trees overhead, and infrastructure: restaurants, bars, hotels within walking distance.

The Beach

A bay about 700 meters long, enclosed by headlands on both sides. The coral reef breaks waves — inside it's almost always calm. Depth increases gradually, suitable for children. Water temperature about 28C year-round.

Infrastructure

Dozens of restaurants along the beach from simple rice spots to seafood restaurants. Guesthouses, boutique hotel...