About Mihiripenna Beach, Unawatuna
The Mihiripenna Beach located in Unawatuna is a beautiful beach with lovely, soft sand and clear water. An interesting aspect of this beach is that during the early morning and evening you can see the stilt fishermen in action. You can spend hours just sitting and observing the waves.
This beach is the most popular attraction for people who like to spend time in calm, away from the buzzing beach activity. The beach provides a natural pool protected by coral reef which offers great snorkeling opportunities for people looking for some adventure.
The lagoon is beautiful and the sandy beach with palm trees is sure to take your breath away. A great thing about this beach is you can windsurf here too!
Freedom to make your own trip!
What you want, when you want and how you want.
Places to Visit near Mihiripenna Beach, Unawatuna
Unawatuna Beach, Southern Province
2.9 km from Mihiripenna Beach, Unawatuna - See map
Located about 5kms east of Galle, the Unawatuna Beach is the most popular beach for independent travellers and is the perfect place to spend a few...
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Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya, Galle, Southern Province
4.1 km from Mihiripenna Beach, Unawatuna - See map
A fine place for temple lovers, the Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya is located just inland from Galle. This is a quiet, rock temple with a 9m...
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Rumassala Mountain, Southern Province
6 km from Mihiripenna Beach, Unawatuna - See map
The beautiful and historical Rumassala Mountain is also called the “Mythical Mountain of Sri Lanka”. Staying true to its acronym, this place...
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Jungle Beach, Unawatuna, Sabaragamuwa Province
6.2 km from Mihiripenna Beach, Unawatuna - See map
The Jungle beach is located between Galle and Unawatuna. This place is less known to tourists and is thus less crowded which makes it appealing...
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Japanese Peace Pagoda (Unawatuna), Southern Province
6.5 km from Mihiripenna Beach, Unawatuna - See map
The Japanese Peace Pagoda is located in the majestic city of Galle, Sri Lanka and is the most peaceful attractions of the city. This place is a...
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Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum, Southern Province
6.5 km from Mihiripenna Beach, Unawatuna - See map
A museum created for the greatest Sri Lankan writer of all time! As the name suggests this museum depicts Sri Lanka’s cultural traditions. The...
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National Maritime Museum, Galle, Southern Province
9 km from Mihiripenna Beach, Unawatuna - See map
The Maritime Museum in Galle is located on the Old Dutch warehouse of the fort of Galle. This is the only museum which showcases the marine...
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Dutch Reformed Church, Galle, Southern Province
9 km from Mihiripenna Beach, Unawatuna - See map
The Dutch Reformed Church completed in 1755, with some resemblance to the ones in Negapatnam and Cochin in India. Built on a site of earlier...
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Black Fort, Galle, Southern Province
9.1 km from Mihiripenna Beach, Unawatuna - See map
Black Fort, also called Zwart Fort, which can be reached after walking along the Galle fort wall is the oldest built bastion by the Portuguese....
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Galle Fort, Southern Province
9.2 km from Mihiripenna Beach, Unawatuna - See map
Located on the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka in the bay of Galle, the Galle Fort has been declared as the World Heritage Site. Built by the...
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Lighthouse Beach, Galle, Southern Province
9.5 km from Mihiripenna Beach, Unawatuna - See map
The lighthouse, 18 meters tall, is located at the eastern end of the Galle Fort. It towers on the Point Utrecht Bastion. From here can be viewed...
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Galle Lighthouse, Point Utrecht Bastion, Southern Province
9.5 km from Mihiripenna Beach, Unawatuna - See map
Point Utrecht Bastion is one of the 14 bastions of this fortified city. It is located at the farthest end of the East of the Galle Fort and its...
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