Unawatuna Beach
This is one of the best beaches in Sri Lanka. If you are going down South, this might be the best place to have a swim.
The reason to being so famous is that this place is protected by a reef which lies as a wall. So it is safe for your children too. Not only that, but also you have shallow water for diving and for swimming with no risk.
Of course you can hire diving kits, equipments for swimming and also huge tires (which are my favorites :P) for babies.
As I heard SOME of the sellers in there are charging extra money for their instruments from foreigners. Therefore always remember to do those things via your guide… ask him to act as ‘he needs those’
Few years ago, Unawatuna was very rich with its biodiversity. But with the development, we are losing them little by lil. Woods with the various species of plants and animals were flatted to build up hotels. (We need hotels, but they should be situated without harming the nature, savvy?)
It is not an exaggeration, Unawatuna once selected as one of the twelve best beaches in the world. But with the distraction of Tsunami, the beach loses its sweet peaks. but still providing a fabulous chance to have an unforgettable time with the sea.
If you are seeking the history and the mythical roots
relevant to this beach, click here.
Location : South of Galle
About 120 km from Colombo
Turn to Galle-Mathara road (as known as “Mahawela Road
and ask some fellow where is
Unawatuna. (Well, asking or talking with a Sri Lankan
is not a criminal!!! I
have seen some foreigners who are very shy to talk with
Sri Lankans. I’m sure
that the guy will show you the path with having a little smile :D
and even sometimes invite you for the lunch!)
Known for : Swimming, diving, snorkeling, etc
Size/Area : mmm
can’t say exactly, but its enough even for a plane full of tourists!!
Climate : mostly Sunny, but can be varied with the
changes in weather.
Photo Gallery
Challenge from me:Just let me know how much time you can just staring in the beach looking
at the waves without jumping into it, while your members are having fun in
the
water! :P
2 comments:
:D Nice. I lv dis place very much.
great work , you show us the beuti of my country
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