Unawatuna is a sheltered, palm-fringed bay on the south coast just a few kilometres from Galle, long regarded as one of the finest swimming beaches in Sri Lanka. Its calm, reef-protected water makes it ideal for swimming and snorkelling, while the Japanese Peace Pagoda on the headland offers sweeping views over the bay and the coast towards Galle Fort.

Southern Coast
Unawatuna
Beach
Nearby