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Thalwila Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Thalwila Beach?

The bar is located right on the Thalwila Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Mintage Wine Stores is the closest place located 3300 meters from the beach.

Good for Relax

7.6

/ 10 Very good

#94 out of 235
in Koswadiya

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Thalwila Beach is located on the Laccadive Sea (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 94th place out of 235 beaches in the Sri Lanka region 54 km away from its center, the city of Colombo. It is one of the beaches of Koswadiya settlement, just 2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Thalwila Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Marawila beach, which has a rating of 7.8.

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+33 ^oC +25 ^oC

Air temperature

4.3 M/S

Wind

+30 ^oC

Water temperature

1.6 M

Wave height

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Thalwila Beach is located in Sri Lanka within Koswadiya, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

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"It's fascinating to observe local fishermen at work, truly captivating to witness the variety of fish caught in their nets."

Valentina Vlasek

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"It's fascinating to observe local fishermen at work, truly captivating to witness the variety of fish caught in their nets."

Valentina Vlasek

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
size&shape
- Length - very long, more than 1 km
- Width - sufficient
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Mintage Wine Stores• 3.3km
Pronto Family restau...• 3.6km
Dada's family restau...• 3.7km
J&J family restauran...• 3.9km

Attractions

Marawila Beach• 25 min walk

Transport

CMB• 28.1km
Church Junction• 13.7km
Walahapitiya Railway...• 5.4km

Localities

Koswadiya• 2km
Colombo• 54km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Thalwila Beach?

The coastline of Thalwila Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Thalwila Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Thalwila Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Thalwila Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.

Thalwila Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Thalwila Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Thalwila Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Thalwila Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Thalwila Beach?

The bar is located right on the Thalwila Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Mintage Wine Stores is the closest place located 3300 meters from the beach.

How far is the Thalwila Beach from parking?

The Thalwila Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Thalwila Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Thalwila Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Marawila Beach located in 1.9 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Thalwila Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Thalwila Beach is March. Its average value reaches 34°C. The warmest sea is in April, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 29°C and water 28°C. See more details in weather section.