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Dalawella Beach

Palm-lined shores and beach swings on the south coast

It’s a two-hour drive from Colombo but crystal clear waters, sea turtles and an ocean swing tied to a swaying palm make Dalawella one of the most picturesque beaches on the island. Go during surf season between December to April for sunny days that are perfect for snorkelling with turtles. See if you can spot fishers sitting on crossbars tied to stilts in the shallow waters – you might just see them with their day’s catch of mackerels and herrings.

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Dalawella Beach, Unawatuna

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