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Unawatuna Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Sri Lanka. This striking stretch of beach is located just south of Galle, 125 kilometers from Colombo. Unawatuna Beach lies 4 kilometers to the south of Galle. This expanse of palm-fringed beach is ranked by some as amongst the twelve best beaches in the world. Though not very highly developed yet this beach is a paradise for all those who crave to listen to the song of the waves and dive deep into the blue waters of the ocean.

There is a reef protecting the Unawatuna Beach and this reef makes it perfectly safe for bathing. Some of the other major attractions of this south coast beach include provisions for swimming and diving. There is also a well-preserved coral reef, within the reach of the beach that serves as the base for snorkeling. For all those tourists who love adventurous sports like scuba diving, snorkeling etc, this tropical beach at the south of the coast of Galle will definitely grab attention. There are several wreck dives, located only 20-30 minutes away from the beach by boat.

There is a Unawatuna Beach Resort that lies sheltered at the end of the bay underneath the shade of tropical palm trees. The Unawatuna Beach Resort is a standard sized hotel with convenient facilities. The hotel is a haven for all those who crave to revel in a beautiful beach and indulge in the entertaining nightlife. This small beach is blessed with golden sands and a calm turquoise sea that makes it all the more breathtaking. The tranquil surroundings and the Dutch architecture also add to the charm of this place. The delightful Unawatuna Beach in Sri Lanka invites all the travelers to have fun in the pristine beaches and get a feel of the Sri Lankan southern coast.

The gorgeous wide curving of the Golden Unawatuna beach shall invoke you to take a deep plunge into the blue waters. It offers an exhilarating experience that would last for a lifetime. The legend of famous Ramayana has also been attached to Rumasssala, which is a rocky outcrop jutting into the sea at Unawatuna. This rocky outcrop is said to be a piece of mountain that had fallen off when Lord Hanuman brought the mountain to Sri Lanka in search of a medicinal herb to treat Laxamana.

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