Palamunai

Palamunai Beach

Good for Relax

6.5

/ 10 Pleasant

#216 out of 235
in Palamunai

About

Palamunai Beach is located on the Bay of Bengal (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 216th place out of 235 beaches in the Sri Lanka region 225.2 km away from its center, the city of Colombo. It is one of the beaches of Palamunai settlement, just 2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

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

Palamunai Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

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 at some distance, within 300 meters.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Oluvil Beach II, which has a rating of 6.6.

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Historical

+33 ^oC +26 ^oC

Air temperature

5.9 M/S

Wind

+30 ^oC

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

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Beach overall scores

Water

Pleasant

6.4/10

Cover

Tolerable

4.9/10

Cleanliness

Pleasant

5.5/10

Amenities

Bad

0.5/10

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Palamunai Beach is located in Sri Lanka within Palamunai, 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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"This beach is absolutely gorgeous with its soft sandy shores. The locals are friendly and welcoming, making it a great spot for families to gather and unwind. It's important to keep this area clean and free of plastic bottles to preserve its beauty for future visitors."

Kamal Farid

"The beach boasts stunning scenery and is located in a charming fishing village."

Landon Kessler.

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Photo of Palamunai Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Palamunai Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Palamunai Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Palamunai Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Palamunai Beach and the settlement

Photo of Palamunai Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

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Kamal Farid

"The beach boasts stunning scenery and is located in a charming fishing village."

Landon Kessler.

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no 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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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

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Kalmunai Beach

7.8

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

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Maruthamunai Beach

7.6

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

Maruthamunai 1.2 km

Komari, Sri Lanka

Sangaman Kandy Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water

Komari 5 km

Beach surroundings

Attractions Transport Localities

Attractions

Palamunai Beach• 5 min walk
Wonder Mountain• 2.4km
Kadatkarai vadday ro...• 4.3km
Mullikulam mountain• 4.8km

Transport

GOY• 27.5km
Akkaraipattu• 5.8km
Batticaloa Railway S...• 53.7km

Localities

Palamunai• 2km
Colombo• 225.2km

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

The coastline of Palamunai Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Palamunai Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Palamunai 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 Palamunai Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.

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

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Palamunai Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Palamunai 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 Palamunai Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Palamunai Beach.

How far is the Palamunai Beach from parking?

The Palamunai Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Palamunai Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Palamunai Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Palamunai Beach located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Palamunai Beach is June. Its average value reaches 34°C. The warmest sea is in May, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 28°C and water 28°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Palamunai 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.Palamunai 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.