Unawatuna

Travel Guide

One of the best place to snorkel
One of the best place to snorkel
Peace Pagoda, built single-handedly by a Japanese Buddhist monk. The view from "Sama Jaytie" is breathtaking, overlooking the bay of Unawatuna all the way to the historic World Heritage Site Galle Fort.
Breath taking view
sunset, view between Unawatuna and Galle

Where to stay in Unawatuna

Sunset at Wijaya Beach

Talpe

Unique features of Talpe include the seaside views and gardens. Make a stop by Mihiripenna Beach or Koggala Beach while you're exploring the area.

Talpe
Radisson Collection Resort, Galle

Radisson Collection Resort, Galle

4.5 out of 5
724 Matara Rd, Galle District Talpe Southern Province
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Unawatuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Dalawella Beach are ...
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Radisson Collection Resort, Galle
KAJU GREEN eco lodges

KAJU GREEN eco lodges

4.5 out of 5
Moraduwawatta, Mataramba, Heenatigala Rd Unawatuna Galle
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Unawatuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Dalawella Beach are ...
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KAJU GREEN eco lodges
Jungle Village By Thawthisa

Jungle Village By Thawthisa

4 out of 5
Palawatta, Bonavista Unawatuna Galle District
Stay at this hotel in Unawatuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Jungle Beach are located ...
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Jungle Village By Thawthisa
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Aurelle Villa

Aurelle Villa

2 out of 5
Thalpe North Road Unawatuna Southern Province
Stay at this villa in Unawatuna. Enjoy free WiFi, 12 outdoor pools, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Dalawella Beach are located ...
Aurelle Villa
Unawatuna Nature Villa

Unawatuna Nature Villa

2 out of 5
NO.622 Unawatuna SP
Stay at this villa in Unawatuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Dalawella Beach are located ...
Unawatuna Nature Villa
Far Horizons Villa by Angel

Far Horizons Villa by Angel

4 out of 5
No 436, Dalawella Unawatuna SP
Stay at this villa in Unawatuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room massages. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Jungle Beach are located ...
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Popular places to visit

Jungle Beach was a twenty minute walk from Unawatuna. Situated in a clam bay so hardly any big waves and perfect water temperature. Gorgeous little beach with sun beds and a bar with amazing fresh juice. They also do beach parties. Lots of monkeys around from the forest, so mind your belongings. #beach

Jungle Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Jungle Beach during your travels in Rumassala?

Jungle Beach

Japanese Peace Pagoda

You can learn about the history of Rumassala with a stop at Japanese Peace Pagoda. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Japanese Peace Pagoda

Mihiripenna Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Mihiripenna Beach during your travels in Talpe? Wander the seaside and gardens in the area.

Mihiripenna Beach

Things to do

Hikkaduwa/Galle/Mirissa: Transfer to Ella & Yala Safari

Galle/Mirissa/Tangalle: Transfer to Ella & Yala Safari

$24
per adult
Galle/Mirissa/Tangalle: Transfer to Ella & Yala Safari
Day tour Of Gall From Colombo by Sigiritrip Tours - Sri Lanka

Private Day Tour Of Galle From Colombo and Negombo

$100
per adult
Private Day Tour Of Galle From Colombo and Negombo
From Hikkaduwa/Galle/Weligama/Mirissa: Udawalawa Safari Tour

Hikkaduwa/Galle/Weligama/Mirissa/Tangalle: Udawalawa Safari

$53
per adult
Hikkaduwa/Galle/Weligama/Mirissa/Tangalle: Udawalawa Safari
Dutch Fort

Galle Day Trip From Colombo

$89
per adult
Galle Day Trip From Colombo
Galle Fort Walking Tour with a Resident

Galle Fort Walking Tour with a Resident

$15
per adult
Galle Fort Walking Tour with a Resident
YALA SAFARI TOUR from HAMBANTOTA PORT

YALA SAFARI TOUR from HAMBANTOTA PORT (Shore Excursion)

$110
per adult
YALA SAFARI TOUR from HAMBANTOTA PORT (Shore Excursion)
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Cities near Unawatuna

Galle

Galle

Ritipanna is the Sinhalese term for stilt fishing, which is a traditional method for fishing practiced by most fishermen along the southern coast of Sri Lanka. This art is popularly seen in areas such as Ahangama, Koggala, Welipenna, Kathaluwa and Thalarambe. A narrow pole is tied to a stick that is anchored on the sea bed. Fisher folk climb onto this stick and settle on the pole for a few hours in an effort to catch some fish. Fishermen found on stilts are those who do not have access to sophisticated equipment for fishing. These men can make a living simply with the help of two wooden poles to make a stilt. One pole is nailed onto the sea bed and the other is placed like a cross bar and acts as a plank for the fishermen to sit on. Each stilt can accommodate only one fisherman. For catching fish, they create a rod made of Kithul, and a small plastic bag is tied around their waist to hold the fish that they catch. With one hand they hold onto the stilt and with the other they hold the rod that catches fish. The tradition of stilt fishing will always be practiced by those who cannot afford to invest in modern fishing equipment.

Koggala