Unawatuna & Mirissa

Sri Lanka’s south coast is home to some of the prettiest tropical beaches on this beautiful island. Unawatuna is a major tourist attraction among them and is known for its beach and corals. It is located at a distance of about 5 kilometers southeast of Galle city center and approximately 108 kilometers south of Sri Lanka’s capital city, Colombo. There are lots to see and do from beaches, swimming, surfing, snorkeling, and more. With fancy restaurants, bars, shacks, beach properties, shopping streets, and fun activities worth engaging in that are carried out in the surrounding areas, Unawatuna beach is a great spot to unwind, ditching the routine. 

The beach looks like a banana and has golden sand with sparkling water. Here, the lush palm trees always make the beach extra scenic and contribute to keeping the environment pleasant too. The beach also has arrangements of sunbeds, mats, and umbrellas which also prove to be a blessing for anybody who decides to watch the sun take ad dip in the ocean whilst reveling in the sundowner.

Unawatuna beach is surrounded by several other tourist destinations that unfold unique and beautiful aspects of Unawatuna such as the history, architectural expertise, and culture. Just 2 kilometers from the beach, one of the three main Japanese stupas in Sri Lanka, the Japanese peace pagoda is located. The jungle beach is located on the route opposite to Unawatuna. Galle fort is considered as one of the most interesting attractions in Unawatuna, which remains distinct from other tourist destinations. There are many souvenir shops located around Unawatuna that are perfect to go shopping at.

The ocean waters at Unawatuna beach are good to beat the heat of Sri Lanka. This beach is regarded as the best beach to surf, for beginners as well as for experienced surfers. With crystal clear water, there is no reason for one to not go swimming with the fish. There are many local service providers located at the beach that provide tourists with the required rain and gear that makes the adventure fun and easy. When the sun takes a dip into the ocean, this golden beach side attracts the crowd and remains open for almost the entire night to make sure the nightlife at Unawatuna beach is also relaxing and memorable.

Not only Unawatuna, Mirissa is also a most popular beach destination in southern, Sri Lanka. The secret beach might not be a secret anymore, but it still feels like a remote island paradise. The small, secluded beach is tucked around the corner from the main beach in Mirissa and is a little harder to get it. If someone gets there early enough, they can even have the whole place to themselves. There are three beautiful beaches to choose on this headland, each with its unique characteristics, from rock pools to coconut palm trees. Spending the day enjoying the crystal blue water, snorkeling among incredible marine life, and enjoying every moment in this slice of heaven will last forever in someone’s mind.

Coconut tree hills are one of the most instagrammable spots in Sri Lanka and one of the best things at Mirissa. The private coconut farm is just a 15-minute walk from Mirissa beach and offers some of the best views in the area. It allows spectacular views over the ocean through the many leaning palm trees. Parrot rock sits directly in front of Mirissa beach, which is a huge red-colored mound that towers over the water. It becomes one of the beautiful views at Mirissa as it has capturing views of the palm tree-lined beaches below.

Mirissa has some of the best marine life in the whole of Sri Lanka. It is especially famous for its whale population which can be seen from the end of November until March. Join a whale-watching tour, many of which can find at the beach, and a guide will take you into the deep blue Indian ocean to see whales, dolphins, and turtles.

A handful of excellent restaurants are also located on the edge of the beach, all offering different kinds of foods. Spending a day here soaking up the chilled Sri Lankan way of life is a top thing to do in Mirissa as well as Unawatuna.