Once voted the best beach in the world by the Discovery Channel, Unawatuna is a large fishing village blessed with a remarkably beautiful sandy bay fringed with gently swinging palm trees and tranquil turquoise blue water with temperatures ranging from 28° - 30°C. The beach possesses a fantastic marine life based around corals and myriad tropical fish which makes it a unique experience for the discerning traveler. |
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The legend-laden Unawatuna, (a name that derives its name from a rocky outcrop supposed to have been dropped from the sky by the legendary monkey –god Hanuman) was once the home of renowned science fiction icon Arthur C. Clarke. Five km from the ancient city of Galle, Unawatuna is developing into a major tourist beach and a divers’ paradise over the last 15 years. |
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