Unawatuna beach is the most popular Sri Lankan beach among tourists and locals. It is a lovely, banana-shaped beach of golden sand and turquoise water, surrounded by green palm trees. Unawatuna beach offers many water activities for visitors, and there are sun-beds on the beach for rent. On the west side of the beach, you can take a stroll to the Japanese Peace Pagoda statue overlooking the beautiful Indian Ocean. Unawatuna beach is very well connected to the centre of Unawatuna, where you will find hip cafes and restaurants. In this complete guide, you will find everything you need to know about Unawatuna beach in Sri Lanka.

In the afternoons, Sri Lankan families come to the beach to enjoy some swimming in the sun. At the west end of the beach, there are some rocks and stairs that lead up to a small hill with a pagoda and a big Buddha statue. It’s a nice little walk with a beautiful view overlooking the beach.