Unawatuna Beach

Unawatuna beach in southern Sri Lanka is about 125km from Colombo and ranks amongst the twelve best beaches in the world. It is a great retreat for tourists who want to enjoy the peace and quiet of the ocean and dive into its deep blue waters. This 4km palm fringed beach is protected by a reef which makes it completely safe for swimming. This is the most favored beach for visitors looking for some exciting water sport activity like swimming, scuba diving or snorkeling. There is a well preserved coral reef which is perfect for snorkeling. For those who fancy scuba diving, there are several exciting dives, just 30 minutes away from the beach by boat.