Unawatuna beach in Galle district of Srilanka famous for its beaches and corals. Unawatuna is the suburban area of Galle and is at about 108 kilometers south of Colombo. The beaches of Unawatuna are often argued to be the one’s described in the mythological stories of Ramayana. The beaches mentioned in Ramayana are believed to be the one’s at Unawatuna. Unawatuna holds a lot of religious importance. At the harbor end near Ramassala hill an edifice of Hanuman is being built by Japanese monks very close to the peace pagoda.
It is also believed that a banished Indian prince lived in unawatuna helping out the people of the place in many kind ways that with pass of time he became a saint like figure and was worshipped. A Dagaba was built on the hillock attracting several pilgrims especially during the month of Esala to offer their prayers. The festival is of significant importance to the fisher folks who save their earnings and make offerings to seek protection from the perils of the ocean.
Activities and Attractions at Unawatuna
- Unawatuna is undoubtedly an attractive beach for tourists to be at.
- Get yourself a sun tan
- Laze off at the beach
- At the far end of the beach there is a Buddhist shrine that calls for a good stroll though not a place of high significance
- Vamos a la Playa means “Let’s go to the beach”. It makes for another splendid beach at unnawatuna you should head to
- Enjoy a comfortable stretch at the tropical beach
- Head to Kahuna club and grab a drink at Mally’s private cabana
- Head to angel diving shop. The shop offers the outfit required for diving and enjoying the sight of Unawatuna’s coral reef spread.
- The dive cost mavary between 40 to 60 euros for single or two dives
- Jungle beach is another prominent beach of Unawatuna that’s also regarded as a secret beach. However with adequate signs and restaurants it sure is a comfortable beach.
- You can take a tuk tuk and reach the beach.
- IF you want to be adventurous take a walkthrough the forest road with very rocky path. The walk would take you between 45 minutes to one hour.
- Check the timings and season you visit this beach as sometimes dj beach party is hosted. The beach is ideal for a picnic or you can always seat at the restaurant
- Unawatuna beaches are shallow and safe. You can take a dip in the water or take a long walk into the sea without the fear of rough or high tides. The narrow beach and clean sandy shores make Unawatuna popular mainly for its beaches.
- Treat yourself with some age old ayurvedic rejuvenating and therapeutic treatments or massages
- Enjoy a herbal steam bath
- Get soaked in herbal packs
- Take a spice garden tour or walk up to the flower garden
- Unawatuna village is known for its tranquility and serene surroundings
- Hire a boat and take a boat ride or head out for snorkeling
- Enjoy the scenic view surrounding the Unawatuna Bay
- Enjoy the scenic view of the beautiful sunset
- Try out the local liquor or Arrack if you feel the necessity to do out of the box thing and feel footloose
- IF you can make friend with the local fishermen get yourself on to a catamaran and take a ride the local fishermen style in the sea.
- Enjoy the bumpy water ride
- Get your hands to do some fishing local style
