Beach At Tangalle

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Unawatuna

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Unawatuna Beach

•Once described as one of the 12 best beaches in the world, Unawatuna is still the most popular destination in Sri Lanka for budget independent travellers in search of a great beach.

• The existence of a long near-shore reef at Unawatuna means that its ideal for sea bathing throughout the year in relative safety. You can wade out into the sea at chest height for a long distance from the beach.

• Unawatuna attracts a mainly youthful crowd who flock to its long line of guesthouses, bars and restaurants along the beach.

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• The Buena Vista Reef is one of the last ‘living reefs’ in Sri Lanka and contains more species of fish than the Great Barrier Reef in Australia!

• The heritage town of Galle is only a stone’s throw away and contains an old Dutch Fort and harbour whose ramparts enclose a perfectly preserved Dutch and British period town with around 200 buildings of immense historic interest and designated as a World Heritage Sight by UNESCO.

• Take a boat and reach the idyllic Jungle Beach, a perfect unspoilt beach that is hidden among the jungle and foliage of the forested Rummasala Hill that overlooks Unawatuna

Mirissa

Exquisite Mirissa Beach

Mirissa Beach

• A quieter alternative to Unawatuna is the wonderful crescent shaped beach at Mirissa that features a long line of swaying coconut palms.

• You can walk out into the water for about 20 meters before the water becomes waist deep. Some days the water is completely flat and other days you are greeted by great waves originating from far out in the Indian Ocean.

• The right side of Mirissa Beach is also gaining in popularity for surfing . The area to the left around Parrot Rock is also great for snorkelling.

Tangalle

Walking In From The Perfect Beach

Tangalle Beach

• The beaches of Tangalle are separated by the town itself. To the west towards Mahawella lie a succession of rocky headlands with picture perfect bays and coves of great beauty. To the east are straight beaches of Medaketiya and Medilla adjoining lagoons bordered by lush mangroves.

• Medaketiya is a great beach for swimming with views of many fishing boats and shimmering sea.

•Snorkelling and diving offshore are possible for more experienced divers during the winter season.

Mulkirigala Cave Temple

Tangalle - Excursions And Things To Do

• Tangalle has a great back-to-nature feel on account of the many lagoons and marshes that lie along the coastline. These contain important bird sanctuaries such as Kalametiya and the Bundala National Park to the east.

• The Yala National Park with its large population of leopards can be visited from Tangalle as well as the nearby elephant reserve of Uda Walawe National Park.

• The little known Mulkirigala Cave Temple is hidden away in a gigantic rock to the north of Tangalle with hundreds of ancient and priceless frescoes.

Unawatuna