If Unawatuna is worth visiting all depends on how many days you have on your Sri Lanka itinerary. If you only have a couple of days to spend on the south coast, I recommend you to go to Mirissa or Hiriketiya beach instead. They offer a more laidback, less touristy vibe. If you have more time in Sri Lanka, Unawatuna can definitely be worth at least paying a visit on your Sri Lanka trip. Keep reading for my best tips on things to do in Unawatuna, where to eat, and much more. Note! Never touch the turtles and swim at a safe distance. You shouldn’t disturb them. Remember that you’re visiting them in their home. Yummy points: 5/5Vegan-friendly: YesI recommend: Jackfruit tacos & passion-cinnamon-lime sodaPrice: Tacos for 950 LKR, homemade soda for 350 LKRWi-Fi: Good Find it the Hideout Taqueria on Google maps. Yummy points: 4/5Vegan-friendly: YesI recommend: Veggie kebab and iced coffeePrice: Veggie kebab for 850 LKR, iced coffee for 400 LKRWi-Fi: Yes, okay Find the Koha Surf Lounge on Google Maps. Yummy points: 4/5Vegan-friendly: No, but vegetarian friendlyI recommend: Their stone oven-baked pizzas. Decide your own topping for 1500 LKRPrice: Pizza for 1200–1500 LKRWi-Fi: Yes Find Wijaya Beach Restaurant on Google Maps. The cheapest option would be by train from Colombo Fort Station to Galle Station. This train ride will take around 2 hours and won’t cost you more than 500 LKR. ➳ Read more: See the train timetable here Another great option is Shady Edge.
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