Beaches

Unawatuna Beach

South Coast 4.3
Free $$ Halal Veg Vegan Family-friendly Accessible

Unawatuna Beach is a sheltered, swimmable bay just outside Galle, lined with cafés and dive shops, gentle waters make it a family favourite. Getting there: 10 min from Galle Fort. Entry Free. It lies in Sri Lanka's South Coast region.

Swim, surf and sunsets, check sea conditions and the season before you go.

Good to know

Getting there10 min from Galle Fort.
Get around Trains, buses & Metro · Journey times

Make a day of it

5 stops nearby · ~2 km · approx $41/person

  1. 1 Unawatuna Beach You’re here
  2. 2 Aloha surf shop 0.1 km
  3. 3 Sea Horse Divers PADI Resort Unawatuna 0.1 km
  4. 4 Cookoo's Fishing Spot 0.7 km
  5. 5 Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa 1 km

Rough per-person estimate from sourced rates (PickMe/km, meals, entry). Confirm locally.

Directions Open the route in Google Maps

Nearby

Aloha surf shop ★ 4.9 0.1 km away Surfing Sea Horse Divers PADI Resort Unawatuna ★ 4.9 0.1 km away Diving Surf school ‘Boardwise’ Unawatuna ★ 4.8 0.2 km away Surfing Sea Souls scuba diving unawatuna & trincomalee ★ 5.0 0.2 km away Diving Nature Worio - Dive Location Unawatuna ★ 4.6 0.2 km away DivingSurfing Pearl Divers PADI Dive Center Unawatuna ★ 4.8 0.2 km away Diving

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Common questions

How do I get to Unawatuna Beach?

10 min from Galle Fort.

How much is entry to Unawatuna Beach?

Entry is Free for foreign visitors at the last check. Ticket prices are reviewed periodically, so treat this as a guide and confirm at the gate.

Is Unawatuna Beach suitable for children?

Yes. Unawatuna Beach works well for families, though younger children will need supervision and shade breaks.

Is Unawatuna Beach wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The main areas of Unawatuna Beach are reachable without stairs, though surfaces can be uneven in places.

How current is this information?

These details were last verified in 2026-06. Time-sensitive details such as fees and opening hours should always be confirmed with the official source before you travel.

Last verified: 2026-06