Activities in Unawatuna - Diving, snorkelling, nature trails and many leisure activities

Indulge yourself in the myriad of activities on offer.

Diving & Snorkelling in Unawatuna
Unawatuna is a wonderful place for scuba diving and snorkelling. Explore the fantastic marine life such as coral, ship wrecks, myriad tropical fish, coral fish, angle fish and puffer fish just off the coast of Unawatuna .

Nature Trails
"Go trekking!" and get a feel of the earth; walk through the forests and feel the breeze on your face; trudge through unspoilt territory and explore for yourself- go trekking.

Bird watching
Bird watching, another popular activity, is available at the Koggala which is teeming with bird life.

Galle Fort
Explore the historic 90-acre Galle Fort which was declared an archeological reserve by the UN. This walled city bears witness to its past through the near crumbling architecture of grand old buildings, street names, and Dutch churches, still active.

The Thambapanni Retreat's Library
Reading maketh the man! Enjoy the numerous ‘eye candy' in store for you at our well-equipped library which features a comprehensive collection of books.

Koggala Turtle Hatchery
Witness how the newborn turtles are being cared for until they are ready to be released back to the ocean. The wide sandy beaches that exist round the island of Sri Lanka are utilized by several of the marine turtles for laying their eggs. The commonest of these are the Loggerheads and the Leathery turtle while the green turtle is a less common visitor.