Chilaw

Karukapone Beach

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

The bar is located right on the Karukapone Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.T & L Restaurant is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.

Good for Relax

7.3

/ 10 Good

#126 out of 235
in Kottapitiya Junction

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Karukapone Beach is located on the Laccadive Sea (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 126th place out of 235 beaches in the Sri Lanka region 77.8 km away from its center, the city of Colombo. It is one of the beaches of Kottapitiya Junction settlement, just 3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

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.

Karukapone Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .

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

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

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Chilaw Sand Spits Beach, which has a rating of 6.9.

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Historical

+34 ^oC +24 ^oC

Air temperature

4 M/S

Wind

+30 ^oC

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

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

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There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Karukapone Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Karukapone Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

T & L Restaurant• 7 min walk
Dewmi Restaurant• 14 min walk
N.K. Family restaura...• 2.8km
Dinal Bakers• 2.8km

Attractions

Bangadeniya Bridge• 2.9km
Deduru oya estuary• 3.4km
Manavari Kovil• 3.5km

Transport

CMB• 51.7km
CTB Depot• 6.5km
Bangadeniya• 3.1km

Localities

Kottapitiya Junction• 3km
Colombo• 77.8km

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

The coastline of Karukapone 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 Karukapone Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Karukapone Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Karukapone Beach good for swimming?

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

Karukapone 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 Karukapone Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Karukapone 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 Karukapone 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 Karukapone Beach?

The bar is located right on the Karukapone Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.T & L Restaurant is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.

How far is the Karukapone Beach from parking?

The Karukapone 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 Karukapone Beach?

There are 3 attractions near Karukapone Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Bangadeniya Bridge located in 2.9 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Karukapone 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.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Karukapone Beach (Sri Lanka) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Karukapone Beach (Sri Lanka) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.