Dalawella Beach

Dalawella Beach

Just south of Unawatuna’s bustling main beach lies Dalawella Beach, probably the most famous and picturesque stretch of beach you’ll find in Sri Lanka.

With an incredible scenic rock formation, a thrilling beach swing, and an abundance of low-bending palm trees, Dalawella Beach has become a picture-perfect hotspot in Sri Lanka.

If you’re into serious photography, it’s best to visit the palm swing early morning or during sunset. It is quite busy here all day, especially after it went viral on Instagram.
While it isn’t just the trendy palm tree swing that makes Dalawella beach so popular, it is quite entertaining and surely one of the best things to do in Unawatuna.

Besides these trendy points of interest, Dalawella beach is fairly quiet compared to Unawatuna beach making it perfect for an early morning stroll, a refreshing dive and an afternoon of sunbathing.
The monsoon rains have passed from October to April, and temperatures are pretty stable, making it a great time to visit Dalawella beach. However, the best time to visit is said to be between February and April, when calmer seas and lower rainfall make for ideal weather for exploring. We went in February and had a great time.
The best time to visit Sri Lanka Dalawella beach is early-mid morning when the sun is still rising but not too hot. Of course, there’s always a golden hour as the sun sets.

Wijaya Rock

 Located a few hundred metres further east down the beach is Wijaya Rock. This big chunk of rock sticks out of the sand and juts into the ocean. It also has a horizontal palm tree growing alongside it making it a really cool photo spot. In addition to the rope swing, this is another sweet place to catch the sunset and keep an eye out for the turtles swimming below.

The Palm Tree Rope Swing

This rope swing has shot to fame recently on Instagram and has become a hotspot for tourists and good reason. The bent palm tree hangs over the beach and the rope swing allows you to swing out over the water. It is absolutely unreal for sunset and makes for some seriously beautiful photos, although it can get quite busy at this time.