Jungle Beach, Unawatuna , Galle
Beaches, Scenic, Adventure
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About Jungle Beach, Unawatuna
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 for the people visiting this place. This beach is basically special for its location since it lies close to the jungle. The clean and sandy beach provides a panoramic view of the city of Galle and a perfect place to watch the sunsets.
A good way to reach this place is to take a tuk-tuk to Unawatuna. You can also go to this place on foot which is a through a very beautiful trail which is clearly marked. The place is also accessible through boats and is a different experience altogether.
The beach has several beds and places to lie down and relax. The place also has decent restaurants which serve excellent food. The jungle beach is the perfect place for snorkeling where you can see some colorful fishes. The equipment and gear required for snorkeling is available on rent and can be obtained easily.
The jungle beach is a peaceful and quite little beach, which is great for swimming!
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Rumassala Mountain, Southern Province
0.4 km from Jungle 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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Japanese Peace Pagoda (Unawatuna), Southern Province
0.8 km from Jungle 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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Unawatuna Beach, Southern Province
3.5 km from Jungle 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
4.2 km from Jungle 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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National Maritime Museum, Galle, Southern Province
5.6 km from Jungle 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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Black Fort, Galle, Southern Province
5.6 km from Jungle 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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Dutch Reformed Church, Galle, Southern Province
5.7 km from Jungle 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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Galle Fort, Southern Province
5.8 km from Jungle 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
6 km from Jungle 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
6 km from Jungle 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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Mihiripenna Beach, Unawatuna, Southern Province
6.2 km from Jungle Beach, Unawatuna - See map
The Mihiripenna Beach located in Unawatuna is a beautiful beach with lovely, soft sand and clear water. An interesting aspect of this beach is...
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Flag Rock, Galle, Southern Province
6.3 km from Jungle Beach, Unawatuna - See map
To the extreme south of the Fort lies the naturally occurring giant rock that was once used by the Portuguese as the defence wall. The sea, at...
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