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Experiencing the true essence of Unawatuna begins with familiarizing yourself with a few basic facts. Are you ready to learn just where this unique place is and what you can do there?

If you need a little help finding your bearings, the national capital, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, is 65 miles (105 kilometers) to the northwest. Additionally, Galle is 5 miles (8 kilometers) to the northwest.

Would you like to mix with the locals? That shouldn't be too difficult. 2,000 people call this part of Sri Lanka home.

Places to visit in Unawatuna

Flying a kite at the seaside is something all the family can enjoy. If it's a windy day, why not have a go at launching one at Unawatuna Beach? Need some more options? Built to worship the gods, temples offer a wonderful look into another culture and religion. Learn about the local belief system and take in the spiritual sanctuary of Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya. But there's more. You never know what things could wash up on the shore at Jungle Beach. Take off your shoes and stroll along the water to see if you stumble across any interesting seashells.

Where do you fly into for Unawatuna?

Plug in your headphones and binge-watch a couple of movies. Before you know it, you'll be hitting the runway at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI). It's about 60 miles (97 kilometers) to the east from downtown Unawatuna.