Beaches in Southern Province
Browse 38 published beaches across Southern Province, then narrow your trip by district or open a place profile for maps, nearby attractions and planning details.
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BeachesParewella Natural Swimming Area
Tangalle
Parewella Natural Swimming Area is a beach in Tangalle.
BeachesPolhena Beach
Matara
Polhena Beach is a beach in Matara.
BeachesRekawa Beach
Tangalle
Rekawa Beach is a beach in Tangalle.
BeachesRumassala Sanctuary and Jungle Beach
Unawatuna
Rumassala Sanctuary and Jungle Beach is a beach in Unawatuna.
BeachesSeethagalla Beach
Kekanadura
Seethagalla Beach is a beach in Kekanadura.
BeachesSilent Beach
Tangalle
Silent Beach is a beach in Tangalle.
BeachesSk Town Beach
Matara
Sk Town Beach is a beach in Matara.
BeachesTalalla Beach
Kekanadura
Talalla Beach is a beach in Kekanadura.
BeachesTangalle Beach
Tangalle
Tangalle Beach is a beach in Tangalle.
BeachesThalpe Beach
Thalpe
A quiet, reef-sheltered stretch of the south coast ten minutes east of Galle, known for the rectangular rock pools cut into its shoreline. Calmer and far less crowded than Unawatuna, and better for wading than for swimming.
BeachesThe Swinging Chair
Weligama
The Swinging Chair is a beach in Weligama.
BeachesUnawatuna Beach
Unawatuna
Unawatuna Beach is a beach in Unawatuna.
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