Unawatuna
Sri Lanka's classic crescent bay — calm swimming and palm-shaded beach bars.
Unawatuna is a small horseshoe-shaped bay on Sri Lanka's southern coast, just minutes from the historic Galle Fort. Its calm, reef-protected water makes it one of the country's most family-friendly swimming beaches, lined with palm-shaded restaurants and guesthouses.
Highlights
- Calm, reef-protected swimming bay
- Easy day trip to Galle Fort
- Snorkeling and beginner surf lessons
- Jungle Beach hidden cove
- Dalawella's famous rope swing
- Whale watching out of nearby Mirissa
Best Time to Visit
November through April is the south-coast dry season with calm seas. May through September brings the southwest monsoon with rougher water and frequent rain.
Language: Sinhala, Tamil, English widely spoken · Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR, Rs)