About Unawatuna

Among Unawatuna attractions, there is no doubt that the Unawatuna beach, Sri Lanka will certainly take precedence. Lying on the southern tip of the island nation, the Unawatuna beach Sri Lanka boasts an idyllic setting of lightly warm golden sands, ornately skirted by calm sky-blue waters. The Unawatuna beach is bustling with activity on one side with way-side restaurants and music, and is a haven of tranquility on the other, with visitors being enchanted by the tranquility of their surroundings.

In addition to the resplendent waters, the legendary Rumassala Mountain too is one of the Unawatuna attractions, believed to be a piece from India’s Himalaya range and consisting of all types of herbs. The popular myth is that Hanuman, the ape soldier of King Ravana, had accidently dropped this chunk of land when moving over the southern tip of Sri Lanka and shouted ‘Onna Watuna’ which later turned into ‘Unawatuna’.

The sacred Dagoba on the hill and the mangrove sanctuary too are Unawatuna attractions.